Aging and the Artistic Career

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A sample of musicians, actors, and painter/sculptors was interviewed to determine how these persons view growing old. Art as a career, either first or second, seems to be an occupation/ avocation which allows its practitioners to escape enforced retirement and offers income, sociability, and a positive selfimage in its place. Increasing age is seen as increased experience and expertise. The findings indicate that artistic second careers could alleviate a great many problems for many aging persons.

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