Make new art connections and spark conversations! Join us for our free virtual Seniors Social program, a live monthly series for older adults that combines conversations with art and artmaking. The AGO believes providing opportunities to experience art and artmaking increases well-being.

Inspired by Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows., this Seniors Social will explore Cohen’s songs which are narrative-driven and anthem like ballads. What emotions are stirred in us as we listen? What memories are evoked? Cohen created many self-portraits. We will create full-sized self-portraits of ourselves listening to his music, using a loose descriptive approach a la Cohen’s drawing style. 

Get inspired with a Leonard Cohen playlist on the exhibition webpage.

Drawing exercise: “This is me listening to Leonard…”

Materials:

• one full sheet Legion mixed media paper per student

• pads of Manila paper

• chalk pastels

• India ink and brushes 

• pen and nibs

• acrylic paints and large brushes