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Celebrate Arts and Aging

Celebrate Arts and Aging


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A month-long festival 

Presented by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance,

in honor of Older Americans Month

May 2010

 

 

Celebrate Arts & Aging* showcases the achievements and  creativity of older artists;  offers a broad range of opportunities for senior citizens to experience performing and visual arts; and highlights workshops and classes where they can cultivate their own creativity. 

 

*formerly known as “Seniors Celebrate the Arts”

 

 

Receptions for exhibits of artwork by Seniors at:

The Center at Journey’s Way, 403 Rector Street, Thursday, May 6, 2:30 - 7 p.m.

Exhibit hours:
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am to 4:30 pm May 6-
21

 

Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York Street, Thursday, May 13. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

NewCourtland & Center for Emerging Visual Artists present ‘Art is Ageless’
Exhibit hours:

Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13-26

 

Philadelphia Senior Center, 509 S. Broad Street, Friday May 14th 4-6 pm

Exhibit hours:
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am to 4:30 pm May 1-28

 

The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Tuesday, May 18th 2-4 pm

Artwork can only be seen during scheduled events.
For more information - www.therotunda.org

 

Rembrandt’s Restaurant, 741 N. 23rd  Street, Sunday, May 23rd, 2-4 pm

Exhibit hours: Monday through Friday,
11:30 am to 5:00 pm April 23-May 28
(call  215-763-2228 for Saturday & Sunday hours)

 


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Justin Pizzi of NBC’s 10! Show picked up some salsa steps at the Norris Square Senior Center, one of many locations celebrating arts and aging with classes, special events and discounts in May.  

Click here to view video.


 

Meet the Artists

 

Russell O'Neal with his art,

Meet 2010 Artist
Russell O'Neal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following are featured artists who participated in  "Seniors Celebrate the Arts" in previous years. Click on the links to see and learn about their artwork.

 


Meet the 2009 Poster Artist:
Irene Farmer

 

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Meet the Artist:
Ed Allen

 

 

 

 

 


v_bridges_portrait.jpgMeet the Artist:
Vivian Bridges

 

 

 

 


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Meet the Artist:
Thelma Segal

 


 

 

 

 



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