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Founded in 2025, we believe that art is a bridge for intergenerational connection. Art for Elders, AFE, fosters a continuous exchange of creativity and compassion between students and seniors. By transforming a senior citizen’s written memories into original art, we honor the rich lives of our elders. Art doesn't have to be a hobby you 'used to do.' At AFE, we help you reignite your sense of purpose as an artist by connecting your talent with our Davis community.
We pair student members & senior residents to exchange inspiration for art (see more below), but we also host:
Community Service Events
Make fidget mats for seniors with Dementia
"Music for Malaria" band fundraiser with HKM
Whole Earth Festival Kidspace Activity
Write letters to seniors nationally through Love our Elders
Fun Art Activities
Paint "ad panels" for Moo-vin Museum Bus
Bob Ross Painting Night
Origami and Tea Unwind
See the "Events" page for more information!
See our "Pairing System" page for more information!
Each quarter, AFE members receive a collection of "Elder Profiles" from Atria Senior Living to serve as your creative muse, detailing the resident's:
Interests, stories, insights.
You’ll rank your top choices of profiles to inspire your art piece and letter to be given to the respective resident.
Assignments are prioritized based on sign-up order and active participation in our service events.
You're given 3-4 weeks to complete their art piece and handwritten letter in return
Pieces can be in any medium (paint, sketch, photo, 3D, poetry, calligraphy, etc.) at any skill level!
Each quarter, we host a collaborative art showcases at Atria Senior Living. These events brings students & residents together to unveil the collection, share stories, and celebrate the incredible connections formed through art. It is a deeply rewarding experience that turns a creative project into a lifelong memory.