Amy Gorman is an American writer, social worker and community organizer based in Berkeley, California.[1] Gorman wrote the book Aging Artfully: 12 Profiles: Visual and Performing Women Artists, Aged 85-105 (2006). Gorman also works and volunteers with programs that benefit the elderly.[2] Gorman first became interested in aging when she started working as a speech therapist with patients at V.A. Hospitals.[3]

In 1982, Gorman founded Kidshows, a non-profit organization which introduces children to arts, music and live performance.[3] The organization was first named Kidstuff, and was renamed Kidshows in 1986. Her organization helped to bring "local, national and international performers to Berkeley and other Bay Area venues."[4]

References

  1. ↑ Meron, Shelly (19 October 2006). "Senior Women Artists Share Inspiration". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved 18 February 2016 – via EBSCO.
  2. ↑ Moore, Brenda (24 September 2006). "The Art of Aging Documentary, Book Shows Older Women 'Still Kicking'". Monterey-Herald. Archived from the original on 27 August 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Amy Gorman". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. 1. 2000. Retrieved 18 February 2016 – via EBSCO.
  4. ↑ "Kidshows miscellany, 1982-1998". Online Archive of California. California Digital Library. Retrieved 18 February 2016.


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