Call for artists: PCA’s 2026 Celebrate Arts & Aging show
In conjunction with Older Americans month, PCA will hold its 24th annual Celebrate Arts & Aging (CAA) exhibition of artwork by artists 55+ during the month of May. In 2025, the program featured more than 170 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.
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 email Michael.Drik@pcaCares.org or call 445-456-0741.
The application deadline is Tuesday, March 31. Click Here>> for application and details.
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 2025 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:
- Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., behind the Presbyterian Church | Public viewing: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Artists’ reception: Thursday, May 28 @ 2–4 p.m.
- South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. | Public viewing: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Artists’ reception: Thursday, May 21 @ 2–4 p.m.
- West Philadelphia Senior Community Center, 1016 N. 41st St. | Public viewing: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Artists’ reception: Wednesday, May 13 @ 2–4 p.m.
If you have any questions about this year’s CAA exhibition, please contact Michael Drzik at michael.drzik@pcaCares.org.
PCA’s 2026 Celebrate Arts & Aging is sponsored by:
