Senior artists shine in Still Blooming exhibit
Still Blooming, a one-day senior art exhibit curated by local artist Phoebe Canakis, debuted Aug. 21 at the Developing Artist Collaboration studios in Rehoboth Beach.
The exhibit, which centered around what brings the participants joy, showcased artwork by nearly 50 Sussex County seniors. Canakis led the project over several weeks at CHEER centers in Georgetown, Milton, Lewes and Ocean View.
“This art project was a good mind activity – made me stop and think,” said 84-year-old Sue Phillips of Ocean View. “It was very enjoyable, and I hope Phoebe offers more classes.”
While each participant started with the same prompt, each piece told a unique story.
Participants’ many sources of joy included family, friends, the beach, helping people, looking at their artwork, music, gardening, nature, animals, food and Pepsi-Cola.
“You never know what you can do until you do it,” said Richie Bauer, 66.
Ellen McIntyre is a reporter covering education and all things Dewey Beach. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State - Schreyer Honors College in May 2024, then completed an internship writing for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 2023, she covered the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand as a freelancer for the Associated Press and saw her work published by outlets including The Washington Post and Fox Sports. Her variety of reporting experience covers crime and courts, investigations, politics and the arts. As a Hockessin, Delaware native, Ellen is happy to be back in her home state, though she enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. She also loves live music, reading, hiking and spending time in nature.
