Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
This paper suggests that intergenerational arts programs, particularly those conducted in public schools, can help participants build empathy, a sense of community and belonging. Evidence of these changes was collected through informal observations during three intergenerational art classes in a first grade classroom, as well as through discussions with participants before and after their participation in the intergenerational arts programming. Empathy and community can be built through carefully planned collaborative art-making opportunities and the effect can be evidenced in the forming of relationships, the absence of behavioral problems, and the building of the facilitator’s personal network. The paper concludes that intergenerational art programs are worth the effort for a variety of reasons.
Year of Submission
2025
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Art
First Advisor
Elizabeth Sutton
Date Original
Spring 2025
Object Description
1 PDF (42 pages)
Copyright
©2025 Audrey Klunenberg
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Klunenberg, Audrey, "Intergenerational Arts in the Classroom: A Win-Win" (2025). Graduate Research Papers. 4581.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4581
