Submissions Sought for 2026 Older Artists of PA Showcase

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts are inviting artists aged 60 and older to submit their work for the second annual Older Artists of PA Showcase.

The Older Artists of PA Showcase will feature selected works from across the Commonwealth, on display in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol during the month of August 2026. Up to 30 pieces will be selected by jurors from across the Commonwealth.

Artists aged 60 and older who reside in Pennsylvania are invited to submit one piece of art for consideration. There is no cost to enter, and submissions must have been created within the past 18 months in one of three categories: Professional, Nonprofessional, and Artist Over 60 Living with Dementia. In addition to being featured in the exhibition, selected artists will be invited to attend a reception in Harrisburg to celebrate their creative contributions.