Older Artists of PA Showcase (Due May 24)
Older Artists of PA Showcase
Deadline: May 24th, 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and Pennsylvania Creative Industries proudly present The Older Artists of PA Showcase, the 2nd annual juried exhibition celebrating Pennsylvania's Artists over 60.
Older artists bring unique perspectives shaped by life experience, whether they are seasoned creators or discovering their artistic voice later in life. The Older Artists of PA Showcase will display pieces from selected older artists across Pennsylvania in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol during the month of August 2026.
This year the Older Artists of PA Showcase will proudly feature the creative contributions of older adults living with dementia, recognizing artistic expression can be a powerful tool for connection, identity, and storytelling. We encourage submissions from all eligible artists, especially older adults living with dementia. Participation requirements for this year's event are listed below.
Categories - Artists may submit work in one of three categories:
Professional
Non-Professional
Artist Over 60 Living with Dementia
Accepted works include watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, ink, pencil, graphic media and mixed media. Unfortunately, 3D work such as pottery, jewelry or sculpture cannot be accepted.