The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center debuts a new exhibit, “Art of the Wish,” on Wednesday, January 28. The exhibit highlights a national project launched in 2017 when artists Marn Jensen and Andy Newcom spent six months traveling the country. They asked adults ages 80 to 100-plus a single question: “If you had a wish for the world, what would it be?”

The artists visited senior communities, hospice care facilities and caregivers to get a diverse range of backgrounds, beliefs and life experiences. Each participant’s response became the inspiration for an original artwork paired with a brief narrative that captures the story behind the wish.

“Art of the Wish” includes photography, sculpture, textiles, encaustic pieces, mixed media and paintings. Jensen and Newcom hope the exhibit inspires visitors to start simple, meaningful conversations with older adults.

“Art of the Wish” is a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance in Kansas City.

The exhibit is included in the regular admission price to the museum.