Known to promote mental health and well-being, the arts have a positive impact on the lives of older adults by helping them stay mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy. Artistic activities such as music, dance and visual arts reduce stress and anxiety and promote relaxation.
As part of the the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs' Arts Energize 305 initiative, which promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and access to the arts, the Department has partnered with the Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) on the Summer Golden Tours initiative.
The new program launched in July 2024 focused on providing participatory creative and performing arts programs for older adults, featuring 12 performances including singers, dancers, and musicians - as well as hands-on art making workshops at 12 CAHSD senior centers across the community. Below is a schedule of arts interventions offering a variety of arts programs.
North Dade Senior Center
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
Featured Artist: Kamaria Dailey
Modern dance
West Dade Senior Center
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10:30 AM
Featured Artist: Miriam Mita and Edwin Ramos
Bolivian instrument cultural program, singing and music
South Dade Senior Center
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
Featured Artist: Vocal Ypouth Miami
Ensemble singers
Edison Little River Adult Day Care Center
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 11:00 AM
Featured Artist: The Harden Project - Jazz
Leonard Batz Senior Center
Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:00 AM
Featured Artist: U.S. Tango Foundation
Tango cultural program and dancing
Rev. Dr. Edward T. Graham Community Resource Center
Monday, August 12, 2024, Noon
Featured Artist: Katherine Honey
Grand orchestral harp and mini harp experience
South Dade Adult Senior Center
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
Featured Artist: ArtSouth
Hands-on workshop with artist Puchi Noriega
Edison Little River Adult Day Care Center
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10:00 AM
Featured Artist: Miami Art Club
Hands-on workshop with Miami Art Club instructors
West Dade Adult Senior Center
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 10:30 AM
Featured Artist: ArtSouth
Hands-on workshop with artist Puchi Noriega
Reverend Dr. Edward T. Graham Community Resource Center
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 10:00 AM
Featured Artist: Miami Art Club
Hands-on workshop with Miami Art Club instructors
North Dade Adult Day Care Center
Thursday, August 26, 2024, 10:30 AM
Featured Artist: Miami Art Club
Hands-on workshop with Miami Art Club instructors
Leonard Batz Senior Center
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
Featured Artist: Miami Art Club
Hands-on workshop with Miami Art Club instructors
New Golden Tours artistic programs at senior centers will be added throughout the year. Visit the page for schedule updates.
Golden Ticket Arts Guide for Older Adults
In addition, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs offers a variety of programs for older adults, including the long-standing Golden Ticket Arts Guide, which provides free tickets to artistic performances, admission to cultural venues and gardens. The new 2025 Golden Ticket Arts Guide is being issued in the fall of 2024 and is being published in English, Spanish and for the first time in Haitian Creole.
Questions? culture@miamidade.gov