Celebrate Arts and Aging
Lakeside” by Ben Cohen, 88, of Cinnaminson, N.J., is the signature work of art for the 10th annual “Celebrate Arts and Aging” festivities, presented by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) in honor of May, which is Older Americans Month.
“Celebrate Arts and Aging,” is a full month of special discounts, activities, exhibits, performances and workshops by and for senior citizens. Discount coupons and details about events will be included in the May issue of Milestones Newspaper
(click here to find a distribution location; and on www.phillyfunguide.com/celebrate.
This year, PCA is presenting four exhibits to showcase the achievements and creativity of older artists. The public is invited to view the art, and to attend receptions at three of the venues.
Friday, May 4
4 - 6 p.m.
Philadelphia Senior Center
509 South Broad St.
Gallery Hours:
Mon. to Fri.,
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, May 14
4 - 6 p.m.
Center on the Hill…the place
for active adults
8855 Germantown Ave.,
adjacent to the Presbyterian
Church of Chestnut Hill.
Gallery Hours:
Mon. to Fri.,
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and
Sun., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22
4 - 6 p.m.
Klein JCC
10100 Jamison Ave.
Gallery Hours:
Mon. to Thu., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exhibit only
Independence Visitors Center
1 N. Independence Mall West
Gallery Hours:
Every day 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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 2011 Artist
Marie Ricciuti
Meet 2010 Artist
Russell O'Neal
Meet the Artist:
Irene Farmer
Meet the Artist:
Ed Allen
Meet the Artist:
Vivian Bridges
Meet the Artist:
Thelma Segal