Older Pennsylvanians encouraged to submit artwork for showcase
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania artists who are 60 or older are encouraged to submit their artwork for a showcase in the State Capitol East Wing.
May is observed nationally as Older Americans Month, and the first-ever Older Artists of PA Showcase will take place that month. The exhibition will feature winning pieces of art made by Pennsylvania residents. Both professional and non-professional artists are encouraged to apply.
Here's what you need to know:
Artists must be a Pennsylvania resident 60 years of age or older to participate.
Artists may enter up to two (2) pieces in up to two of the categories
Categories include: Professional, non-professional and photography
Accepted works include watercolors, oils, acrylic, photography, ink, pencil, graphic media, mixed media
Pieces must have been produced within the past 18 months
Artists must send a clear photo of each of their submitted pieces
Submission deadline is Friday, April 4, 2025. There is no cost to enter
All pieces must have wire hangers-no tab or cleat hangers
No work greater than 48 inches in any direction and weighing more than 10 lbs. will be accepted due to space and venue restrictions
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'Older Pennsylvanians have made endless contributions in the arts throughout their communities and across the Commonwealth. We have seen them through the handmade ornaments submitted every year by our Senior Community Centers to decorate the Christmas tree in the State Capitol Main Rotunda. Older adults have shown their creativity through various art programming offered at the SCCs, and older artists have participated in the annual Art of the State exhibition presented by the State Museum of Pennsylvania,' Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich said.
You can submit pieces of artwork through this online form. The work will then be evaluated by a three-person jury.
Artists will be contacted by the department by Friday, April 18, if chosen. They'll be able to help you to coordinate transport for your piece to the Pennsylvania Capitol Building.
Chosen works will be displayed for the month of May. You can learn more about the showcase and how to enter on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging website.
'We look forward to seeing all of the artwork submitted by older adults as a celebration of their creative talents while raising awareness of the important contributions they make every day,' Kavulich said.
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