Connection Is the Outcome. The Arts Are the Experience.

Innovation 80 funds, convenes, connects, and strengthens organizations that create meaningful intergenerational arts experiences.

Younger and older adults sharing a collaborative fabric artwork in an art studio.

Voices from Our Grantee Community

“When they got to work with them, and saw that the youth were serious, it changed their whole perspective.”
Innovation 80 music-program grantee

From Creating Art Across Generations, Innovation 80’s legacy report

“It's just beautiful to see them at this really important, young, pivotal age in their life, break down some of these stereotypes that they have had about older adults…"
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Innovation 80 grantee working with teens and older adults
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From Creating Art Across Generations, Innovation 80’s legacy report

“I don't think there's any bonds and any way of expanding and nurturing… that can be done in a single generational context.” — Innovation 80 grantee organization leader

From Creating Art Across Generations, Innovation 80’s legacy report