Dallas City Wire

 The Bath House Cultural Center presents

Ageless Passion

December 2, 2023-January 27, 2024

Reception with the Artists: Saturday, December 2, 2023 (5-7 PM)

Featuring live music by Standards Gazette

The Bath House Cultural Center presents Ageless Passion, an art exhibition that celebrates the artistic achievements of artists aged 65 and up from the North Texas Region.  The exhibition runs from December 2, 2023, to January 27, 2024.  The center will host a reception with the artists on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 5 to 7 PM that will feature live music by Standards Gazette.  The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. 

The Ageless Passion exhibition returns for its second installment, shining a vibrant spotlight on the often-overlooked DFW artists who have gracefully crossed the age of 65. While the art world frequently thrives on promoting the emergence of fresh, youthful talent, the seasoned artists in our communities often go unnoticed, their profound contributions to culture and the arts largely overshadowed by insufficient exposure. This exhibition seeks to rectify this oversight by showcasing the remarkable artistic achievements and enduring careers of these more mature artists, paying tribute to their decades of dedication and cultural impact.

Ageless Passion serves as a platform to celebrate these artists' resilience and unwavering passion, offering them the recognition they undeniably deserve. It is a testament to the belief that art knows no age limit and that creativity only flourishes more vibrantly with time. Visitors will be treated to a diverse array of artistic styles, from masterful painters to sculptors, photographers, and mixed-media creators, all sharing their unique experiences and stories through their work. This exhibition is a testament to the idea that the rich tapestry of our local art scene is woven not only by the threads of emerging talents but also by the seasoned hands that have tirelessly crafted its history. Ageless Passion is an invitation to explore and appreciate the living legacy of our elder artists, whose artistic journeys continue to inspire and enrich our cultural landscape.

Dallas artist and curator, Susan Lecky, curated the Ageless Passion exhibition.  The show features artwork by Donna Finch Adams, Future Akins, Ruda Anderson, Rita Barnard, Sue Benner, David Blow, Becky Bright, Aili Buchanan, Roy Cirigliana, Sue Cobb, Isabel Davis, Walt Davis, Jenny Hong DeLaughter, Jerry Dodd, James Drebelbis, Jan Dreskin-Haig, Barbara Elam, Gisa Elwazir, Candace Faber, Cecelia Feld, Ammie Felder-Williams, Barnaby Fitzgerald, Sandra Freeman, Ann Gaspari, Ronna Gilbert, Susan Golden, Eileen Gregory, Jose Angel Henandez, Bill Holmberg, Teresa Holmberg, Sherry Houpt, Jeff Hukill, Sigrun Hukill, Veronique Jonas, Susan Lecky, Rebecca Low, Jackie Maclelland, Paulette Martsolf, JeanE C McIntosh, Lin Medlin, Gloria Munson, David Newman, Jill Nonnemacher, Kenda North, Gabrielle Pruitt, Esther Ritz, Gail Sachson, Lowell Sargeant, Daniel Sellers, Madeleine Terry, Terri Thoman, Silvia Thornton, Cecilia Thurman, Michael Tichansky, Chip VanPelt, J Alan Whiteside, and Gordon Young.

Downloadable Press Releases and Press Photographs:

To download press releases and print-resolution JPEG press photographs of this exhibition, please visit the online Press Room at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/press/ 

Location and hours:

The Bath House Cultural Center is located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake at the end of Northcliff Dr. off of Buckner Blvd. at 521 E. Lawther, Dallas, TX 75218.  For general information about cultural programs at the Bath House Cultural Center, please visit the center’s website at http://www.bathhousecultural.com/ 

Gallery viewing hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM.  The center is open until 10 PM on nights with theater performances.

About the Center:

The Bath House Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.  The center is dedicated to fostering the growth, development and quality of multi-cultural arts within the City of Dallas.  The center emphasizes innovating visual and performing arts as well as other multi-discipline events throughout the year. Funding for the Bath House Cultural Center is provided by the City of Dallas, with additional support from the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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