The Art Cart documentary offers a unique look at a population that has implications for us all. Artists are in many respects models for society, maintaining strong social networks and astonishing resilience as they age. Most visual artists never retire and, therefore, remain very productive throughout their entire lives. Documenting the Art Cart process will allow us to share 6 artists' recipes for healthy aging with present and future generations.

Artists Betty Blayton, Eva Deutsch Costabel, Ray Grist, Diana Kurz, China Marks and Peter Ruta and 12 Columbia University graduate fellows from many disciplines including Arts Administration, Art Education, Occupational Therapy, Public Health and Social Work are working through May 2011 to document the artists’ creative works.