A variety of works by senior artists will be a part of an upcoming exhibition at the Salina Art Center.
Local senior artists will be celebrated March 3-7 at Salina Art Center, 242 South Santa Fe Avenue, during Salina Presbyterian Manor's annual Art is Ageless® exhibit.
This is the 40th anniversary of Art is Ageless®, a trademarked program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity.
“It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Cathy Boos, marketing director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Salina community.”
The first Art is Ageless calendar was published in 1981, featuring art from Presbyterian Manor community residents. Since then, the program has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age 65 and older.
The Art is Ageless exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3-7 and will feature works from local artists. The public is welcome to visit Salina Art Center to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and various other mediums, ranging from amateur to professional levels. Winning pieces at the community level move on to a masterpiece level judging to determine which pieces are featured in the annual calendar and on note cards.
In addition to the exhibit, Salina Presbyterian Manor will honor the local senior artists who entered artwork in the exhibit during a private reception from 2-4 p.m. March 7.
For more information about Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org.