Sectors We Partner With

By 2030, older adults (55+) will become the dominant demographic in the U.S., driving demand for organizations to develop creative aging programs that serve this growing population in innovative ways.

Lifetime Arts partners with organizations of all kinds — art agencies, libraries, senior centers, museums, and more — to develop creative aging programs that enrich community and culture, improve overall health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and build partnerships and long-term investment at the regional, state, and national level. We foster robust cross-sector collaboration while also providing tailored support to ensure that all programs are impactful and sustainable for both older adults and the organizations serving them.

Examples of Sectors We Support

Includes theaters, performing arts centers, art and music schools, senior centers, local advocacy groups, and more

Includes arts councils, aging services, veterans services, and more

Includes national and local art, history, science, and cultural museums

Includes clinics, wellness centers, behavioral health, and more

Includes assisted living, 55+ communities, and naturally-occurring retirement communities (NORCs)

National Partnership Projects


How We Partner with Foundations + Institutional Funders

Maura O’Malley, Lifetime Arts Co-Founder & CEO Emeritus, shares insights on funding trends, partnerships, and how to start a conversation with a prospective funder.

Partnering with Lifetime Arts leads to well-trained and supported recipients, and achieves transformative results for older adults.

Foundations and institutional funders seeking to amplify their support for creative aging programs can count on Lifetime Arts to act as a bridge to success. Our comprehensive coalition-building services include:

Partnership Facilitation

We bring together the ideal constellation of partner organizations. Our expertise in cross-sector collaboration ensures you fund programs with the strongest potential for impact.

Expert Subaward Management

Our streamlined sub-award program in combination with implementation coaching ensuring funds flow smoothly while providing expert support to maximize grantee success. This additionally minimizes administrative burdens for both you and grantees. 


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