ARISE
ARISE (ARts through Intergenerational Social Engagement), a collaboration between CAPA, GrowIN, and The Ohio State University, is a five-week intergenerational program focused on storytelling through the fine arts.
Participants in this program include teens from central Ohio, undergraduate volunteers, and older adults living in residential facilities and participating through community centers.
Apply by March 1, 2025, to schedule your interview early and a chance to lock in your acceptance to the program! Applications will remain open until May 23, 2025.
In November 2024, the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation named ARISE a HumanKindness Prize honoree. The HumanKindness Prize recognizes nonprofits that exemplify unwavering and intentional human kindness in action.
In February 2025, ARISE earned certification as a “Program of Distinction” by Generations United!
SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM DATES
- March 1: Early application deadline
- March 3-7 & 10-12: Early applicant interviews
- March 20: Early acceptance notification
- May 23: Applications close at noon
- June 2-6 & 9-10: Final applicant interviews
- June 12: Final acceptance notification
- July 1 & 2: Mandatory Teen Training Sessions, 10:30-1:30pm, Ohio Theatre
- July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5: Teen Prep Sessions, 10:30-12:30pm, Ohio Theatre
- July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6: Arts Sessions with Older Adults, 11:30am-12:30pm & 1-2pm, Buckeye Center
ARISE SCHOLARS
The ARISE Scholars Program will provide teens who are currently in grades 9-12 with the opportunity to earn service hours, to volunteer in the community, and to experience how the fine arts can be used as a tool for wellness.
The central theme of ARISE is storytelling. Throughout the program, we will explore how theatre, music, dance, and the visual arts can help us share our stories with others.
We are looking for teens who have an interest in the fine arts, volunteering, and working with older adults.
There is no cost to participate, although scholars will be responsible for their own transportation. Each student who completes the program will earn a $100 travel stipend.
Goals for high school students
- to change perceptions of how teens view older adults
- to find commonality and shared experience with older adults
- to learn how to use the fine arts as a tool for wellness
- to understand the importance of volunteerism
Goals for older adults
- to decrease loneliness and isolation through commonality and shared experience with teens
- to improve cognitive health through active storytelling
- to strengthen communication skills
- to increase quality of life
ARISE is supported by The DiMarco Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation and Elfi Di Bella. Special thanks to our CAPA Education & Engagement donors The Bill Conner Memorial Fund, Honda of America, Huntington Bank, IGS Energy and The Robert Weiler Company. And our sincere gratitude to our generous season supporters The Columbus Foundation, Greater Columbus Arts Council, The National Endowment for the Arts, Nationwide Foundation and Ohio Arts Council.