A typical creative aging program includes at least eight sessions plus a culminating event.
In New York City on average, a program costs between $1,500 – $3,500 depending on the art form, materials, and teaching artist’s fees.
Below is a sample budget for a visual arts creative aging program:
| TEACHING ARTIST FEES | RATE | HOURS | SUB-TOTAL |
| Instruction (8 sessions/90 min.) | $75/hr | 12 | $900 |
| Planning and Prep | $35/hr | 6 | $210 |
| Culminating Event | $75/hr | 4 | $300 |
| Materials/Program Expenses | $650 | ||
| Total Budget: | $2,060 |
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