Older adults encouraged to submit art for showcase
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts are accepting works of art created by Pennsylvanians aged 60 and older for the first-ever Older Artists of PA Showcase.
The deadline to submit artwork is Friday, April 4.
The exhibit will feature winning pieces selected by panels representing each of the five regions across the commonwealth. The work will be on display in the State Capitol East Wing Rotunda in May, which is observed nationally as Older Americans Month.
Both professional and nonprofessional artists based in Pennsylvania are invited to contribute up to two pieces of art for consideration. There is no cost to enter, and the pieces must have been produced in the past 18 months.
In addition to hanging their work in the showcase, the winning older adults will also have the opportunity to sell their work throughout May.
“Artistic expression is tremendously beneficial for older adults, not only due to the creativity it sparks, but also for the interpersonal connections and sharing of experience it inspires,” said Karl Blischke, executive director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Artists can submit their work through an online form at https://form.jotform.com/250653621387055 or mail to Jessie Pierce at the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101. Questions can be directed to jesspierce@pa.gov.