Welcome to
Independent Creative Living
Our aim is to provide housing in a safe, stimulating and creative environment for older artists and other creative people - harnessing creativity, skills and knowledge to benefit the creative life and vitality of a region.
Our guiding principles are:
- Affordability
- Community
- Creativity
- Low impact living
Resources
Professor Rose Gilroy addresses issues surrounding older people's housing at 'Think about it ... living creatively, for life!' at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, June 2016.
Selected links to housing solutions for older artists in the UK and beyond.
Hans Becker, a 'guru for older care' speaks about self-determination at 'Think about it ... living creatively, for life!' at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, June 2016.
François Matarasso reflects on power and agency for older people at 'Think about it ... living creatively, for life!' at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, June 2016.
Links to selected documents on the relationship between ageing, housing, creativity and the arts.
More resources ...