Queens Museum of Art

The Queens Museum of Art, in partnership with the Queens Library's Mail-A-Book Program, will expand and further develop the museum's distance learning programs for homebound seniors through additional curriculum and resource development, in-depth professional development for educators, and extensive evaluation. The project is responding to increases in New York's elderly population and a body of research that suggests that opportunities to participate in the creative arts and to recall and reminisce can play a crucial role in helping seniors thrive. The program expansion will include a more robust schedule for a series of guided virtual exhibition tours via teleconference, which will be accompanied by print materials that are mailed to program participants in advance. . Participating seniors will benefit from critical lifelong learning and social engagement opportunities, allowing them to gain knowledge and access to cultural opportunities, share information and interact with peers, and alleviate isolation and loneliness.