Golden Arts
Art, in its myriad forms, is essential to living a life of well-being – especially for seniors. Even elderly individuals who shy away from creative projects find extraordinary joy and meaning when they pursue an artistic endeavor.

Studies confirm that art produces both physiological and emotional well-being. And research also finds that art projects decrease depression and anxiety, conditions that often accompany chronic diseases in the elderly. Exposure to art therapy has been shown to provide a sense of meaning and purpose to older individuals, who may otherwise gradually decline into depression.
All the science pointed us to developing the Housing with Hope Golden Arts program.
The Golden Arts Program is taught by artist Danielle Corso of Art Chick Designs, LLC, and features art classes provided on-site at senior housing and community centers in Union County, NJ. The program is designed to provide creative workshops for seniors that build confidence and autonomy while our community members have fun in the process!
Golden Arts fosters self-expression, creativity, and problem-solving skills through the exploration of shape, color, texture, and more. To ensure our seniors find the right type of experience for them, our programs offer classes in a variety of different art techniques. Classes explore forms of expression including painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media. Each session is inherently therapeutic and designed to stimulate cognitive and fine motor skills.
Currently, Golden Arts is provided to the seniors at:
- Springfield Senior Housing
- Scotch Plains Senior Housing
- Cranford Senior Housing
Should you be interested in bringing the Golden Arts program to your senior living community, please send us an email at register@housingwithhope.org.
Golden Arts is made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and a grant from the Northfield Bank Foundation.