{"id":396231,"date":"2026-07-13T02:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/396231\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T02:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:53:18","slug":"the-creative-life-blooms-at-sparc-centre-gallery-the-south-pasadenan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/396231\/","title":{"rendered":"The Creative Life Blooms at SPARC Centre Gallery | The South Pasadenan"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PHOTO:<\/a>PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena Senior Center | The artists at the South Pasadena Senior Center who are exhibiting their watercolors at SPARC Gallery in the Fremont Centre Theatre building in South Pasadena.<\/p>\n

This article sponsored in part by:\"South<\/a><\/p>\n

There is something quietly magical about watching someone discover\u2014or rediscover\u2014their creative voice. This past Saturday afternoon, that magic was on full display as family, friends, neighbors, and community leaders gathered at SPARC Centre Gallery to celebrate the opening of The Creative Life, an inspiring exhibition of artwork created by members of the South Pasadena Senior Center\u2019s Watercolor Painting Group.<\/p>\n

\"RowPHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026<\/p>\n

Presented by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) in partnership with the South Pasadena Senior Center, the exhibition shines a spotlight on the remarkable talent of sixteen local artists whose paintings fill the gallery with vibrant landscapes, delicate florals, colorful still lifes, and imaginative works inspired by everyday life. More than an art exhibition, The Creative Life is a celebration of lifelong learning, friendship, and the joy that creativity brings to our community.<\/p>\n

\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | Cate Lopez SPARC President Sandy Kitto and board member Tracy Macrum at The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026<\/p>\n

The opening reception was filled with warmth, laughter, and heartfelt appreciation for the artists and their work. Guests enjoyed refreshments while mingling with the exhibiting artists, their families, SPARC board members, City Councilman Michael Cacciotti, and members of the South Pasadena community, all gathered to recognize the important role the arts play in enriching lives at every age.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo much talent and lovely pieces of art,\u201d marveled SPARC board member, Tracy Macrum. \u201cOur board member, Kat, did an amazing job hanging the exhibit. It looked very professional.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

The exhibit also highlights the invaluable work of the South Pasadena Senior Center, a true cornerstone of the community where older adults come together to learn, connect, and thrive. Through programs like the Friday afternoon Watercolor Painting Group, seniors are encouraged to explore new skills, express themselves creatively, and build lasting friendships.<\/p>\n

Volunteer co-facilitators Cheryl St. George and Susan McCarty have guided the group for more than four years, fostering an environment where artists of every experience level feel welcomed and inspired.
\n\"OlderPHOTO SouthPasadenancom | Kathrin Richards with her bookmark watercolors at The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026\n<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the inception of our watercolor painting class over four years ago, there\u2019s never been a Friday afternoon spent at the South Pasadena Senior Center that didn\u2019t engender feelings of mutual appreciation, inspiration, and fulfillment for every artist participant,\u201d said St. George. \u201cI\u2019ve heard it said, \u2018I can\u2019t wait for Friday to come. It makes my week.\u2019 It\u2019s a sentiment echoed by both Susan and me.\u201d<\/p>\n

That sense of connection is evident throughout the exhibition. Each painting tells its own story, while together they reflect something even larger\u2014the confidence that grows through encouragement, the friendships formed around a shared passion, and the enduring belief that creativity has no age limit.<\/p>\n

Featured artists include Mary Green, Diane Harris, Jill Keller, Linda Kubo, Denise Leiler, Carolyn Lowstuter, Susan McCarty, Gail Meltzer, Sandra Mena, Barbara Montague, Harry J. Portillo, Elsy G. Portillo, Rebecca Quiroz, Larry Reed, Kathrin Richards, Cheryl St. George, and Joyce Wiedewau.<\/p>\n

The Creative Life will remain on view through July 29 at SPARC Centre Gallery, located behind the Fremont Centre Theatre at 1000 Fremont Avenue, Suite 120. The gallery is open July 14, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, and 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re an art lover, a supporter of local artists, or simply looking for an uplifting way to spend an afternoon, The Creative Life offers a beautiful reminder that it\u2019s never too late to create something meaningful\u2014and that some of life\u2019s richest masterpieces are painted one brushstroke, one friendship, and one Friday afternoon at a time.<\/p>\n

\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | Larry Reed with his watercolor of the Colorado Bridge at The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"WatercolorPHOTO SouthPasadenancom | Watercolor by Diane Harris at The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | 3D Watercolor by Rebecca Quiroz at The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"WallPHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"PaintingPHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Colorado Bridge by Larry Reed at The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"EntrancePHOTO SouthPasadenancom | The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026
\n\"\"PHOTO SouthPasadenancom | Murals outside SPARC Gallery The Creative Life an exhibit of South Pasadena Senior Watercolorists on display at SPARC Centre Gallery through July 19 2026<\/p>\n

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