Scott Robbins
Smart Talk Thursday; State of the Arts in Pa. and how pervasive is Ageism?
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Merideth Bucher
Scott Robbins
The arts in Pennsylvania communities are a vital component to the quality of life here. Performing arts venues, galleries and museums, all contribute to vibrant communities and active lifestyles.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the arts to a halt at the very beginning of the crisis and many venues are just now beginning to reopen. The economic impact to the people and businesses employed by them has been significant.
Appearing on Smart Talk to discuss the state of the arts in Pennsylvania communities are Karl Blischke, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Mayor Danene Sorace with the City of Lancaster, and Todd Fogdall, President and CEO of PA Presenters.
Ageism is the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people based on their age. The scope of the issue is significant; today there are around 600 million people over 60-years old in the world, with more than 2.4 million people in Pennsylvania.
How big of a problem is ageism and what impact does it have on people and policies in the state?
Joining Smart Talk to shine a spotlight on the issue are Jane Conover, York County Community Foundation President and CEO, and Cathy Bollinger, the Foundation’s Embracing Aging Initiative managing director.
