Spreading Joy Through the Arts

An Inter-Generational Community Endeavor Bringing Joy to Isolated Seniors

mission & vision

bringing joy to seniors

We’re on a mission to bring joy to the lives of isolated seniors by using the arts to inspire, restore, and rejuvenate inter-generational relationships between children, adults, and elders.
Our vision is to build a world where all seniors feel supported, valued, and empowered.

ways to share joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Messenger

Spread joy by hand-delivering cards to our seniors around town.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make Cards

Make handmade cards to gift to seniors in our partner facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

art with seniors

Bring joy by attending our group arts classes and making art with the seniors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

community cohorts

Share joy by coming together as a community, generating awareness, and creating handmade cards with your friends, family, and neighbors.

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Group opportunities

Strengthen the bonds between your team members by participating in meaningful volunteer opportunities benefiting local seniors.

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Let us all come together to

share the gift of joy with seniors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CARDS FOR SENIORS

A service initiative for community members and volunteer groups to bring joy to seniors by creating handmade cards for seniors living in care facilities in Central Texas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR SMILES

An initiative providing free arts programs to support the social and emotional well-being of disabled, economically disadvantaged seniors in the Austin community.

be part of the joy

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Local Opportunities

Senior Smiles Exhibition

Coming in August 2025
location TBA in austin, TX

Be part of the annual arts exhibition celebrating participants of our Senior Smiles program and showcasing artwork by local seniors.

 

Cards for Seniors (In-Person)

Select Saturdays
Locations in Austin, TX

Serve seniors in our community by joining our in-person community card-making sessions. We bring the supplies; you bring your creativity! All are welcome; no arts experience necessary.

 

Make Art with Seniors

select weekdays
locations in Austin, TX

Bring joy to the lives of local seniors by joining our arts classes. Chat with the seniors, listen to their stories, and enjoy making art with them! All are welcome; no previous experience necessary.