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Creative Spark with the help of Front Porch Communities Foundation was awarded a Thome Aging Well Innovation Grant to support the planning and implementation of our e-learning toolkit in Michigan and Maryland. Read More →
2025 Tiny Creative Habits, a collaborative community arts initiative opens. Read More →

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Alumni Spotlight, San Francisco State University: Jessica McCracken. Read More →

McCracken, J. & Wade, K. (2023, November 6). Improve Staff Retention Through Creative Confidence. [Session]. Chicago, Illinois, US.
Wade, K. & McCracken, J. (2023, October 12). Creating Joy at Work. [Session]. Texas Adult Protective Services, Protecting the Unprotected: Unsung Heroes. Austin, Texas, US.
McCracken, J. & Wade, K. (2023, June 6). Rediscovery: The Creative Path to Longevity. [Virtual Session]. The Pasadena Village.
McCracken, J. (2023, May 2). Creating Joy at Work. [Panel]. High Museum of Art Convening on Arts and Aging. Atlanta, Georgia, US.
Wade, K. & Suarez, L. (2023, May 2). Creating Joy at Work. [Session]. LeadingAge California, Monterey, California, US.
McCracken, J. & Wade, K. (2023, April 11). Creative Aging 101. [Virtual Session]. ArtReach LEAP Cohort.
Wade, K. & McCracken, J. (2023, March 23). Creating Joy at Work. [Session]. American Society on Aging, Atlanta, Georgia, US.
McCracken, J. (2023, February 9). Pause for Play [Virtual Session]. Creative Aging Symposium.

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2022 Creative Spark Ignite’s Joy with the National Guild of Community Arts Education. Watch Video →
2022 Creative Spark visits Pioneer Networks podcast
McCracken, J. & Wade, K. (2022, October 16). Using Creative Engagement to Attract & Retain Talent. [Session]. Leading Age Annual Meeting & Expo, Denver, Colorado, US.
Wade, K., & McCracken, J. (2022, August 5). Creating Joy at Work. Engage Magazine. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
Wade, K. & McCracken, J. (2022, June 21). Creating Joy Together. [Session]. Village Movement of California 'Re-Engage' Fourth Annual Convening, Virtual, California, US.
McCracken, J., & Wade, K. (2022, May 18). Unlocking the Magic of Virtual Programming [Session]. Leading Age Illinois Annual Expo, Schaumburg, Illinois, US.
McCracken, J. & Wade, K. (2022, May 18). Creating Joy at Work [Session]. Leading Age Illinois Annual Expo, Schaumburg, Illinois, US.
Wade, K., & McCracken, J. (2022, April 8). Creating Joy at Work. Pioneer Network: Changing the Culture of Aging, Care and Support Podcast.

Creative Spark [National Guild for Community Arts Education]. (2021, October 15). Igniting Joy by Jessica McCracken & Katie Wade [Video]. Watch Video →
McCracken, J., & Wade, K. (2021, March 18). Designing a More Engaged, Creative Workforce. Engage Headlines.
McCracken, J., & Wade, K. (2021). Image of Self Paper Portrait Project. Activities Strong.

McCracken, J. & Wade, K. (2020, December) Enduring Inspiration Culminating Event. Watch video →