To close out the celebration of #CreativeSparksTurns2 and in honor of Older Americans Month, I’m excited to invite you to a special live conversation featuring abstract artist Alma Roberts.


This inspiring discussion will explore what it means to begin — or return to — a creative life later in life and how creativity can become a powerful tool for wellness, self-expression, and joyful aging.


Many people believe creativity belongs only to the young or professionally trained, but Alma’s journey reminds us that it’s never too late to explore your artistic voice, embrace curiosity, and create something meaningful.


During our conversation, we’ll discuss:

• Starting a creative practice later in life
• Overcoming fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt
• The emotional and mental wellness benefits of creativity
• Why creativity matters as we age

And more!
This conversation also connects beautifully with this year’s Older Americans Month theme, Champion Your Health, highlighting how creative engagement supports emotional well-being, purpose, connection, and healthy aging.


Whether you already consider yourself creative or you’re simply curious about reigniting a spark within yourself, this event is for you.


 Sunday, May 31, 2026
 3:00 pm, ET
 Streaming Live on Spark Your Creative's Facebook & YouTube


About Alma Roberts

Alma Roberts is a Baltimore-based, second generation abstract expressionist artist. At the age of 62, she literally picked up a paint brush and began producing what has been described as “fully formed, energetic abstract compositions” that belied the fact that she was at the time, new to the medium. Her works provide an insight into her viewpoints on life and the issues and forces that impact it.


Roberts has had numerous exhibits over the course of the ten years she has been painting. In 2017, she had a successful solo exhibition at the City Hall Gallery in her beloved hometown of Baltimore. She also has one of her compositions in the permanent collection of the James E. Lewis Museum at her undergraduate Alma Mater, Morgan State University (Baltimore). 


Roberts is a founding member of the Joshua Johnson Council at the Baltimore Museum of Art. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture, and is also a Commissioner on the Baltimore Public Art Commission that oversees and approves the installation and maintenance public art throughout the city.  Learn more about Alma and her incredible work here.


I hope you’ll join us for this meaningful celebration of creativity, courage, reinvention, and the power of beginning again.

During May 2026,  Spark Your Creative will  be hosting a special celebration in honor of the 2-year anniversary of  the book Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife—and in recognition of Older Americans Month.

This feels like a meaningful moment to pause and reflect on what creativity looks like as we grow, evolve, and move through different seasons of life.

Because creativity at midlife and beyond isn’t just about making things.
It’s about:
Reclaiming your voice
Honoring your experiences
And giving yourself permission to express what’s still unfolding

Over the month of May, there will be:

• Book Special:  Get a signed copy of Creative Sparks and some swag for only $15 here.
• Some readings of key passages from the book and journal prompts.
• Information about the powerful health benefits of creative aging.
• Live interview with visual Artist, Alma Roberts in Celebration of Older Americans Month!

Check out the schedule above and follow the Spark Your Creative on Instagram at (https://www.instagram.com/sparkyourcreative/) or on the Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/SparkYourCreative/)  for more information and to participate!