At 92, Anna Mae Kulp has spent a lifetime raising four children, serving as a member of Chiques Church in Manheim and cooking homemade meals. "Mom was always a great cook and baker," said her son, Wesley Kulp. "She would pick and can strawberries and make her famous strawberry jam. Her baked corn was always a hit at gatherings. I must say that her pig stomach was the best ever and there were never leftovers."

But Anna Mae had another talent that she didn't pursue until she had an empty nest. She loved to paint. Now the Manheim woman's art will be on display for everyone to see when Creative Inspirationz Gallery hosts "A Tribute Legacy Show to Anna Mae: A Manheim Artist." The show will run from Friday, Feb. 17, through Friday, March 3, at the gallery, 23 N. Main St., Manheim.

Dena Kulp, Anna Mae's daughter-in-law, attended a painting workshop at the gallery and struck up a conversation with owner Heather Lindsey about Anna Mae. "I was talking to Heather, and she said, 'I would love to do something to honor your mother-in-law,'" Dena recalled. For the show, about nine of Anna Mae's paintings will be on display, showcasing her talent at depicting everything from Mount Rainier in Washington state to floral scenes.

At the age of 77, Anna Mae was diagnosed with a brain tumor, underwent surgery and spent more than 100 days in rehab and hospice. After that, she never painted again, but the family held on to her art. Many of the paintings currently hang in Anna Mae's room at Pleasant View Communities, but they'll be transported to the gallery for the show. Anna Mae also plans to attend to see her work on display.

Wesley noted that his mother never sold her art but often donated pieces to community events. "Painting was a hobby for mom," he said. "She set up a small studio at home in one of the boys' old bedrooms."

Anna Mae's daughter, Brenda Ruhl, said that her mother sang in the choir at church and loved music. "Mother also played the piano, and we would sing along with her," Brenda recalled. "What a good childhood I had."

Dena remarked that her mother-in-law has great stories to tell of her youth, including the story of how she learned to drive in the 1950s - in a cornfield with Wesley rattling around in the backseat.

Anna Mae's family members are excited that the artist will finally get a chance to showcase her work in the community, and Lindsey anticipates a great show. "Let the artistic inspiration of one of our own, Anna Mae, bring you joy and even spark some inspiration inside of you," Lindsey said. "Come and take a glimpse of part of who she is through this beautiful tribute show to one of our own community members."

Creative Inspirationz Gallery is open Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.