Creativity has no expiration date.
Growing older is a creative act.
Creative Aging Network-NC uses the arts as a catalyst for healthier, more connected and more meaningful aging, from first brushstroke to lifelong practice.
Our impact
We’re changing what aging looks like.
For too long, later life has been framed around decline and care. At CAN-NC, we see something different: creativity, purpose, contribution, connection and continued growth.
Aging is a lifelong process. It doesn’t start at 50, 60 or 65. That’s why our classes, studios and community projects bring people of every age and culture together to make things, learn from one another, and stay connected.
10+
acres of campus, gardens & trails
22
working artist studios
12,000
sq ft barrier-free arts building
2×
campaign gifts matched, up to $100K
Campus Revitalization Campaign
A Place of Possibility
Our 1970s building is home to 22 artist studios, classrooms and community spaces. Now it needs us.
Your gift funds accessibility upgrades, electrical and plumbing work, roof repairs and better gathering spaces, so this barrier-free arts campus can welcome creative people of every age for decades to come.
$50,000 raised
of $250,000 goal
2× impact Gifts are matched up to $100,000 by the Buddy Weill Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, through December 2027.
No experience needed!
Come make something
Small, friendly classes for adults 18+ on our Greensboro campus.
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Classes
Pour Painting with Kathy
$35 per class
Adults 18+, beginner to advanced
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Events
Second Saturday Open Studios
Free
All ages
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Classes
Jewelry Classes with Kathy
$10/hour plus supplies
Adults 18+, beginners welcome
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Classes
Music Makers
Adults 18+, no musical background needed
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Classes
Clay Trees
Adults 18+, no experience needed
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Classes
Kinusaiga: Japanese Fabric Art
Adults 18+
What we do
Many ways to get creative
🧠
Creative Aging Symposium
An annual gathering for creative and aging-services professionals, with immersive arts workshops.
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Training & outreach
Training, consulting, presentations and outreach classes for aging-services providers.
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Visit our campus
Ten acres of room to create
Wander the nature trail, meet artists in their studios, and find a quiet bench in the gardens, right in the heart of Greensboro.
- 🖌️ 22 studios for working artists
- 🌿 Gardens & trails open to the community
- 🏡 The Inman House for gatherings and projects
Fresh from the studio
Look what we made
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
View album: Our campus, gardens & the Inman House
Good questions
What is creative aging?
Creative aging is the practice of using the arts (painting, music, writing, dance, craft and more) to support health, purpose and social connection as we grow older. Research links regular creative activity with better well-being and less isolation. At CAN-NC, we believe aging is a lifelong process, so our programs welcome adults of every age.
Do I need art experience to take a class?
No. Most CAN-NC classes are designed for beginners and are open to adults 18 and older. Each class page lists who it is for and what materials are provided.
Where are classes held?
Unless a class page says otherwise, classes meet on our campus at 2400 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405. We follow Guilford County Schools for weather closings and delays.
Can I get a refund if I can't attend?
Class fees are refundable up to 7 days before the class starts. Email us to cancel and we'll take care of it.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Creative Aging Network-NC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 33-1145536). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you'll receive a receipt by email.
Thank you to our sponsors & grantors
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