Did you know Pennsylvanians 60 and older can participate in the first-ever Older Artists of PA Showcase?

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts are now 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 exhibition will display winning pieces selected by a three-person panel from each of the five regions across the Commonwealth in the State Capitol East Wing Rotunda during the month of May, which is observed nationally as Older Americans Month.

Both professional and non-professional 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 within 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 pieces throughout the month of May.

Artists can submit their work either through an online form or mail to Jessie Pierce, Executive Director, PA Council on Aging, c/o PA Department of Aging, 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101

More details on submitting artwork and the selection process can be found here. Questions can be directed to jesspierce@pa.gov.