Well, hello.
My name is Christina Muscatello. I am an Art Educator and Creative Aging practitioner who specializes in drawing out the innate creativity of people living with memory loss and older adults. My real talent, however, is connection. When words fail, I revel in the opportunity to connect with a person through the arts. Since 2005, I have worked with hundreds of people living with memory loss—learning, developing, and refining thoughtful ways to make the arts accessible for them along the way. I am thoughtful, playful, and just a dash cheeky. I love a good story, and deeply believe that everybody has one to tell. Click here to learn more about mine.
What do I do?
Spark joy and connection through creative expression with older adults, people living with memory loss, and their loved ones.
Who do I work with?
I primarily work with people living with memory loss and their loved ones, as well as any older adult seeking a creative outlet and connection.
Additionally, I offer Creative Aging coaching and training for families, care professionals, museums, care communities, organizations, and corporations.
Where do I work?
You can find me in museums, private homes, care communities, cultural centers, on Zoom, and just about anywhere else where culture is happening.
Check out my calendar to find an event near you, or scroll down to learn how we can work together.
Creative Sessions
For individuals & families
Creative Sessions are based on your interests. Sessions take place in the comfort of your own home, on Zoom, or at my Studio in Binghamton, NY. Customizable 45 minute sessions can incorporate storytelling, art-making, creative conversations, poetry writing, or any other creative expression you can dream up! Clients are invited to work alone, with a loved one, or in a small group. No experience necessary.
$80-$125 per private session on a sliding scale.
You can also find me at cultural centers leading all sorts of imaginative programs for free or a small fee. Check out my calendar to see where I’ll be next and join me.
Creative Sessions
For cultural centers
During these sessions, I guide small groups at care communities, museums, cultural centers, or on Zoom through interactive, creative experiences using art-making, creative conversations, poetry writing, and other expressions. Sessions last one hour and are limited to 12 attendees so everyone can participate. No experience necessary.
$150-$500 per session on a sliding scale.
*I strongly encourage organizations to offer these programs for free or low cost and am happy to help write grants or seek funding to keep Creative Aging accessible to everyone in your community.
Training & Speaking
For professionals
I love teaching others about Creative Aging! My educational, energetic lecture about creative engagement’s impact on brain health is a perfect primer for your company, organization, or group.
I also offer an interactive half-day Creative Aging training for museum staff, care community teams, or any other group seeking a more in-depth look into Creative Aging techniques.
Additionally, I teach families and individual professionals ways to communicate and connect with people living with memory loss through the arts.
No experience necessary. Rates vary.
What do I look like in action?
Are you curious to know what Creative Aging looks like in action? Look no further!
