Sagewood Promotes Creativity by Showcasing Resident Art

September 17, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ — Sagewood, a senior living community in this city, has announced in a press release that two areas near the entrance feature artwork created by Sagewood residents.

With many art classes and workshops offered at Sagewood, ranging from painting to moss art, woodwork, photography, and needlework, the community has an art class to suit every resident’s interest. The range of classes attracts talented artists and novices alike to experience new techniques, hone their skills, or meet with neighbors for a creative activity.

“In 2014, we started a display of residents’ three-dimensional creations in a showcase and then dedicated a nearby wall for the display of resident art in 2018,” says Dwight Lanmon, co-curator of the Sagewood art walls and showcase. “These displays were intended not only to give our community character but to show off the artwork and collections of our residents. Since starting a decade ago, we have been able to highlight the work of more than one hundred amazing artists living in our community.”

Sagewood has three art walls in the community, each displaying up to 15 resident pieces. Displays on the “Sagewood Art Wall” change every six weeks and the “Artists Art Wall” changes every three months. Most recently, the “Photography Group Wall” was added to display photographs taken by members of the Sagewood photography group. All walls follow new themes during each rotation. In addition to the walls, the “Sagewood Showcase” highlights unique three-dimensional art. Resident art is also on display at the onsite restaurant, Mesquite Grill.

Participating in artistic activities can support cognitive function, promote enhanced memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills in aging adults. It is also a great way to socialize and connect with neighbors.

“Residents of all skills levels and backgrounds come to the art classes to experience the connection art provides,” says Naomi Goodell, Sagewood artist and Sagewood Art Wall co-curator. “It is amazing to see those who have never tried art find a passion for it. For our residents to see their art pieces on display, showing it to the Sagewood community, friends and family, is greatly rewarding.”

There are several art studios on Sagewood’s campus that host classes, workshops, and art groups daily. Residents also have access to the studios to work on their personal pieces. With an active group of artists, Sagewood is committed to finding ways to grow the art program and find opportunities to showcase the talent in the community.

Sagewood is a CCRC featuring resort-like amenities including a fitness center, movie theaters, indoor and outdoor pools, 18-hole putting golf course, auditorium for multi-purpose use, formal and casual dining, and health center providing assisted living, memory-care support, skilled nursing, and a rehabilitative therapy center. Life Care Services and Westminster Capital are the joint-venture partners of Sagewood.