VENTURA — May is Older Americans Month, and to celebrate the occasion, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA), Ventura County Arts Council (VCAC), and County of Ventura Arts & Culture will host an art exhibition of works created by the county’s older adults.
The exhibit will be held in the County of Ventura’s Hall of Administration Atrium Gallery (800 S. Victoria Ave. in Ventura). It will open on May 13, 2024, and run through June (closing date TBD).
The exhibition will aim to showcase the vibrant creativity and talent of artists ages 60 and older within our community through an open call. While there is no specific theme, artwork is encouraged that explores the sharing of experiences, traditions, customs, and stories across generations.
Entry Guidelines:
- Only one entry per artist will be admitted.
- Entries will not be accepted without registration.
- Submissions will be reviewed and approved by the Ventura County Arts Council according to the County of Ventura’s art display guidelines.
- Approved submissions will be provided with designated drop-off locations across the county.
- Artists must reside in Ventura County and be 60 years old or over.
Important Dates:
- Online registration is currently open and must be received by the deadline: Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
- Artwork must be dropped off at pickup location by Friday, May 3, 2024.
- Exhibition schedule: Monday, May 13 to June (closing date to be determined).
- Artwork will be returned to the drop-off locations upon exhibit closing.
For online registration and complete entry guidelines, visit www.vcartscouncil.org
ABOUT: The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the County of Ventura’s Human Services Agency, is charged with the responsibility to promote the development and implementation of a comprehensive coordinated system of care that enables older individuals, children and adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live in a community-based setting. The VCAAA advocates for the needs of those 60 years and older in the county, providing leadership and promoting citizen involvement in the planning process as well as in the delivery of services.