August 04, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA
The Shapiro Administration today celebrated 30 older Pennsylvanians whose artwork was selected for the second annual Older Artists of PA Showcase during a special reception hosted by First Lady Lori Shapiro at the Governor's Residence. Presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), the showcase features artwork from artists aged 60 and older across the Commonwealth. The selected pieces are displayed in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol throughout August. "This showcase celebrates the talent, experience, and individuality that older Pennsylvanians bring to communities across our Commonwealth," said Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich. "These artists include people who have spent decades developing their craft, those who discovered a passion for art later in life, and people living with dementia who continue to express themselves and connect with others through their artistry. We are proud to share their work and allow the public to see aging through a lens of creativity." Showcase artists, listed by county of residence, are: Janet Powers, Adams County Pam Wisor, Adams County Mark Colvin, Allegheny County Sheila Klotz, Allegheny County Jeannie McGuire, Allegheny County Grace Siyufy, Allegheny County Sayeed Syed, Allegheny County Deborah Eater, Bucks County Elaine Heitzer, Butler County Jack Herklotz, Butler County Elizabeth Korczynski, Butler County Neal Grubb, Chester County Dorothy Crissman, Clearfield County Linda Doucette, Columbia County Paul Grecian, Columbia County Diana Meng, Cumberland County Florence Lauria, Delaware County Lawrence Kownacki, Erie County Robert Kennedy, Lackawanna County Mary Reuther, Lackawanna County Daniel Yocom, Lancaster County Daniel Ellison, Montgomery County Sharon Pachler, Montgomery County Nazareth Memory Care, Montour County James Gloria, Northampton County Mary Pierce, Pike County Doug Cober, Somerset County Ellen Golden, Somerset County Jessica Ellen Boice, Warren County Ophelia Chambliss, York County
Presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), the showcase features artwork from artists aged 60 and older across the Commonwealth. The selected pieces are displayed in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol throughout August.
"This showcase celebrates the talent, experience, and individuality that older Pennsylvanians bring to communities across our Commonwealth," said Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich. "These artists include people who have spent decades developing their craft, those who discovered a passion for art later in life, and people living with dementia who continue to express themselves and connect with others through their artistry. We are proud to share their work and allow the public to see aging through a lens of creativity." Showcase artists, listed by county of residence, are: Janet Powers, Adams County Pam Wisor, Adams County Mark Colvin, Allegheny County Sheila Klotz, Allegheny County Jeannie McGuire, Allegheny County Grace Siyufy, Allegheny County Sayeed Syed, Allegheny County Deborah Eater, Bucks County Elaine Heitzer, Butler County Jack Herklotz, Butler County Elizabeth Korczynski, Butler County Neal Grubb, Chester County Dorothy Crissman, Clearfield County Linda Doucette, Columbia County Paul Grecian, Columbia County Diana Meng, Cumberland County Florence Lauria, Delaware County Lawrence Kownacki, Erie County Robert Kennedy, Lackawanna County Mary Reuther, Lackawanna County Daniel Yocom, Lancaster County Daniel Ellison, Montgomery County Sharon Pachler, Montgomery County Nazareth Memory Care, Montour County James Gloria, Northampton County Mary Pierce, Pike County Doug Cober, Somerset County Ellen Golden, Somerset County Jessica Ellen Boice, Warren County Ophelia Chambliss, York County
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