Call for artists: PCA’s 2025 Celebrate Arts & Aging show
In conjunction with Older Americans month in May, PCA will hold its 23rd annual Celebrate Arts & Aging (CAA) exhibition of artwork by artists 55+ this year. The event usually features about 150 paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs created by older adults, highlighting the fact that age is just a number and aging is a period of immense growth and productivity. The exhibition will run from May 1-31, 2025.
Any artist 55 and older in the Philadelphia Region can submit original work. To get involved or for more information on the application process and submission guidelines, please call 215-765-9000, ext. 5055. Application deadline is Tuesday, April 1.
This year’s Celebrate Arts & Aging exhibition will be a hybrid event, offering an in-person connection and the opportunity to reach a larger audience virtually. The full collection of original artwork by older adult artists will be compiled into a virtual show (click below to view the 2024 show).
PCA’s Celebrate Arts & Aging also features three in-person exhibits of selected artwork on display for public viewing in May at the following locations, days and times:
- Parkway Central Library, First Floor, West Gallery, 1901 Vine St. | Public viewing: Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Artists’ reception: Wednesday, May 14 @@admin 1:30-3 p.m.
- South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. | Public viewing: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Artists’ reception: Thursday, May 22 @ 2-4 p.m.
- Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., behind the Presbyterian Church | Public viewing: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Artists’ reception: Thursday, May 29 @ 2-4 p.m.
PCA’s 2024 Celebrate Arts & Aging is sponsored by PECO
If you have any questions about this year’s CAA exhibition, please contact Pamela Diaconis at pamela.diaconis@pcaCares.org.
