Senior Community Arts Program – 2026
June 17, 2026 — The Arts Council Windsor & Region (ACWR) is proud to announce the return of the Senior Community Arts Program for its third year, a free monthly program dedicated to empowering and engaging adults aged fifty and up.
This free program will run monthly, from June 2026 – December 2026.
Rooted in collaboration and community engagement, the program encourages seniors to actively participate in shaping programming, sharing skills, and building meaningful connections
This program is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
The program offers a combination of hands-on workshops and community-based Tea & Chats hosted by professional community members. Building on the success of the past two years, the program continues to support senior wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and foster community through arts and culture.
Workshops provide hands-on creative learning opportunities led by professional artists and arts educators, encouraging skill development, artistic exploration, and social connection. Tea & Chats are a monthly conversation series that brings seniors together to connect and share experiences around arts, culture, and community.
In addition to its in-person programming, the Senior Community Arts Program features the Senior Spotlight, a dedicated section in ACWR’s weekly ArtsNotes newsletter and online calendar that promotes senior-friendly arts, cultural, and community activities throughout Windsor-Essex. Together, these initiatives help seniors discover local opportunities, stay engaged, and build lasting connections within their community.
Whether you are interested in exploring new creative practices, meeting new people, or becoming more involved in your community, we invite you to join us throughout the year.
ACWR Senior Community Arts Program – 2026 Activity Schedule.
This schedule will be updated as future workshop/tea & chat details are confirmed.
Origami workshop with Ada Ng as part of the 2025 program
For more information about the 2026 Senior Community Arts Program, please contact:
Lupita Amaya
Senior Community Coordinator
[email protected]
Arts Council Windsor & Region
Lupita resides in Windsor, Ontario and is dedicated and passionate in creating unique Art & Photography. As a photographer she loves painting with light and textures creating images that are a combination of her visual arts and photography skills to spark interest and motivate a viewer to pause and examine her images more closely. An active member in the local arts community, Lupita has participated in numerous art and photography exhibitions locally, regionally, and internationally. She is a strong believer in lifelong learning and regularly attends workshops and classes to expand her skills while also sharing her knowledge and experience with others. Throughout her career, Lupita has been involved with several arts organizations, including Art Windsor-Essex (AWE), the Arts Council Windsor & Region (ACWR), the Association of Representational Artists (ARA), and Artcite Inc.
Meaghan Sweeney
Digital Initiatives Community Coordinator
[email protected]
Arts Council Windsor & Region
Meaghan Sweeney (She/They) is a contemporary mixed media artist based in Windsor-Essex. Her work is an introspective exploration of self, analyzing themes of values, personal philosophy, identity, and lived experience with mental illness. They received their BFA in Fine Arts at the University of Windsor in 2021. She has a strong passion for mental health advocacy and using art as a tool for connection, healing, and community building.