Amy Gorman

Amy Gorman is an author, 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. "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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