Two thirds of over-60s chase creative dreams in retirement, study finds
A survey commissioned by art education provider art-K found that 60% said they still want to achieve something creative in retirement.
Britain’s over-60s are redefining later life, with new research showing the majority still harbour big ambitions – from writing bestselling books to mastering artificiail intelligence (AI), hosting podcasts and even appearing on TV.
A survey of almost 2,000 people aged over 60, commissioned by art education provider art-K, found that 60% said they still want to achieve something extraordinary, while an overwhelming 94% believe it is “never too late to follow your passions.”
Rather than slowing down, many say they are becoming more creative with age.
Nearly two thirds (63%) said they feel more creative now than they did in their 30s, and 88% said they are embracing new experiences and hobbies more than ever.
Almost seven in 10 (69%) reported they are more likely to achieve their creative ambitions now than earlier in life.
Creative hobbies are already part of everyday life for most.
More than two thirds (69%) said they have an existing creative pursuit, with gardening (34%), crafts such as knitting and woodwork (31%), cooking and baking (27%) and photography (19%) among the most popular.
One in eight (13%) regularly paint or draw.
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