Sharing, Tasting, and Storytelling: Intergenerational Learning at the WMA Annual Meeting 2023

When was the last time you learned something from someone that wasn’t your age? Intergenerational programs at museums unite participants in meaningful experiences. This WMA session explored engagement strategies with a focus on the importance of creating community, mindful teaching, dialogue, and the exchange of artistic traditions through dialogue and a hands-on art making experience.

Presenters: Ximena Martin, Director of Programs and Culinary Arts, La Plaza de Cultural y Artes, Billie Rae Vinson, Director of School and Family Programs, Craft Contemporary, Gabriela Martinez, Director, Gallery Learning, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Alicia Vogl Saenz, Manager, Family Programs, Los Angeles County Museum of Art