If you know me, you know that I am a proud [board member/partner/supporter] of Indiana Humanities (IH), and today, the organization received word that a large sum of its operational funding will be terminated.
This will profoundly impact not only organizations like Indiana Humanities, but the small-town historical societies, public libraries, and other nonprofits that receive essential programming funds that it supports through grants, programs, and storytelling.
Although the nonprofit will remain operational, this cut will have a drastic impact on Indiana Humanities’ ability to serve all 92 counties in Indiana.
Here are a few ways to show your support now:
Write to your Congressional representatives and let them know this work is meaningful in your community.
Share this message with your network on social media.
Consider making a donation to Indiana Humanities.
Together, we can make a difference for the cultural institutions in your community that depend on this funding to enhance quality of life and continue lifelong learning across the state.
Learn more about what you can do: https://indianahumanities.org/savetheneh/
On [DATE], area elders and community members are invited to take part in an Elder Show & Tell at [LOCATION], a creative aging program led by Indiana University folklorist Jon Kay. This gathering celebrates the everyday knowledge and creativity of older adults.
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Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life at [INSERT LOCATION]!
On [INSERT DATE], the Everyday Arts in Later Life Workshop invites professionals who work with older audiences to explore how everyday arts practices can enrich elder well-being.
RSVP: [INSERT LINK]
Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life!
On [INSERT DATE] at [INSERT LOCATION], folklorist and creative-aging researcher Jon Kay will lead a Creative Aging Workshop that invites attendees to explore how everyday arts practices like quilting, music making, gardening, cooking, and more can enrich elder well-being.
The presentation highlights how creative pursuits help older adults resist what experts call the “three plagues of aging”: isolation, boredom, and helplessness.
You’ll learn strategies for identifying an art form that is right for you, and you’ll leave the workshop with a toolkit of activities designed to keep you socially active and creatively fulfilled.
The program is presented jointly by Indiana Humanities and Indiana University’s Traditional Arts Indiana.
RSVP: [INSERT LINK]
On [INSERT DATE], area elders and community members are invited to take part in an Elder Show & Tell at [INSERT LOCATION], a creative aging program led by Indiana University folklorist Jon Kay. This interactive gathering celebrates the everyday knowledge, skills, and creativity of older adults.
Participants are invited to bring something meaningful to share like a craft, song, poem, family recipe, photograph, tool, or story and share with others — sparking conversation, connection, and mutual appreciation. No professional experience required.
The program is presented jointly by Indiana Humanities and Indiana University’s Traditional Arts Indiana.
RSVP: [INSERT LINK]
Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life at [INSERT LOCATION]!
On [INSERT DATE], the Everyday Arts in Later Life Workshop invites professionals who work with older audiences to explore how everyday arts practices like quilting, music making, gardening, cooking, and more can enrich elder well-being.
Led by folklorist and creative-aging researcher Jon Kay, the training highlights how these creative pursuits help older adults resist what experts call the “three plagues of aging”: isolation, boredom, and helplessness. Through stories, examples, and practical tips, Kay demonstrates how engaging in “everyday arts” can strengthen social bonds and bring a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in later life.
The program is presented jointly by Indiana Humanities and Indiana University’s Traditional Arts Indiana.
RSVP: [INSERT LINK]