ART AFTER 55: A CELEBRATION & AUCTION
- River Cree Casino, Edmonton
- Thursday, June 4th, 2026
- Bidding closes at 1:30 p.m.
- Bidding in person only
As part of this year’s Older Bolder Better, we aim to celebrate the talent and creativity that continues to thrive, even into the latter part of our lives. With a wide variety of wonderful contributions, WE Seniors Edmonton will be hosting a silent artwork auction with all proceeds going to the centre to allow us to continue providing excellent services and opportunities to our incredible community here in Edmonton!
Submissions include:
- Watercolours
- Acrylics
- Wood carving
- Sand art
- Ceramics
- Many more!
Below are some highlighted works and further information about the silent auction, and we encourage all lovers of art to visit our auction tables at the River Cree Casino on June 4th, 2026.
See Our Featured Art Pieces
AUCTION INFORMATION
- All bids must be placed in person at the River Cree Casino during our Older Bolder Better event
- Bidding closes at 1:30 p.m.
- Immediate pickup of artwork for auction winners will be available at the River Cree until 3:00 p.m.
- For those wanting to pick up their artwork later, we will accept pickup at WE Seniors Edmonton from Monday, June 8th to Friday, June 12th
Why This Event Matters
The goal of Art After 55: A Celebration & Auction, hosted by WE Seniors is to raise $5,000 to support improvements and beautification of the Westend Seniors Activity Centre. But the heart of this event goes far beyond fundraising.
It’s about celebrating the message that trying something new never grows old.
Many of the artists who will participate discovered their creative side later in life. Others have been creating for decades. Every piece tells a story — of curiosity, courage, learning, and joy. Art After 55 is more than an art show. It is a celebration of lifelong creativity, community connection, and the belief that it’s never too late to try something new.
We invite artists, supporters, families, and community members to join us in honouring the incredible talent of older adults — and in helping us build a more beautiful, welcoming Centre for everyone.
WHAT IS OLDER BOLDER BETTER?
Older Bolder Better is WE Seniors’ annual exhibition and symposium, celebrating Seniors’ Week, highlighting resources for seniors and creating new connections amid the ever-growing community of seniors, seniors centers and community spaces in and around Edmonton.
QUESTIONS?
Barbara Jaffray
- By Telephone: 780-483-1209 ext 222
- By Email: bj******@*******rs.ca
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