# Senior Urban Art Workshops Lata 65 Allows Seniors to Learn Graffiti Techniques By Miguel De Sousa | Published 2012-11-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-generation References: [woolfest.org](http://www.woolfest.org/2012/11/day-2-_-lata-65/) Lata 65 (or 65 Graffiti Can) is an [urban art workshop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativity-workshop-series) that happened as a result of a partnership between Wool Fest and the Coworklisboa, aimed for a very specific audience: the students were all 65 years or plus. This four-day workshop was based on several urban art techniques, where the final project was to [paint a mural live](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-art-creation) for all the spectators at the scene, during the 9º Open Day at the Lx Factory. As the organization says on its website, “Lata 65 is a project that aims to bring together an [elderly population](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-us-the-finger) and urban art, that is usually seen as something related to younger generations." Furthermore, this project shows that someone’s age is just a number, and what matters the most is a person’s mentality and approach to all things new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Senior Urban Art Workshops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more opportunities for seniors to engage in creative activities and bridge generational gaps. - **Intergenerational Art Programs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing initiatives that foster collaboration and learning between different age groups through art and creativity. - **Reimagining Aging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenging societal perceptions of aging and creating inclusive spaces for seniors to explore new interests and hobbies. ### Where This Applies - **Art Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing alternative art education programs that cater to diverse age groups and encourage lifelong learning. - **Senior Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating creative arts and activities into senior care programs to enhance well-being and mental stimulation. - **Community Engagement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting community projects that encourage intergenerational interactions and inspire social cohesion through art and cultural initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Spray Paint Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto.md) - [Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-beautification.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Lager Popsicle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lager-popsicle.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Senior-Targeted Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becks-70.md) - [Live Art Creation Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-art-creation.md) - [New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-project.md) - [Enriching Senior Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ogilvy-shanghai.md)