Lolo Sarnoff

American, born Germany, 1916–2014

Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1916, she bridged worlds throughout her lifetime, blending her passions into faithful support of those who are vulnerable. In 1988, she founded Arts for the Aging, which trains professional artists to engage older adults and care partners—especially those who are vulnerable and underserved— in health improvement and life enhancement through regular participation in the multidisciplinary arts. Lolo Sarnoff served for many years as the organization’s Chair, and she was on the Board until her retirement, at age 96. Many in Washington know Lolo because she was a devotee of countless artistic, scientific, and community endeavors. Among her many decorations, Lolo Sarnoff was named by the French Government a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her dedication to science, the arts, and cultural life in Washington.

Courtesy Arts for the Aging