30th annual Senior Citizens Art Show now open
By
Jennifer Dovyak-Lewis-
The artwork of local seniors will be showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 30th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show that will be held May 14-18 and May 21-25 at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio.
Talented Ohio residents age 55 or older, who have entered artwork in the show, will have these items on display at the gallery daily from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18, and Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25. The public is invited to visit the gallery at any time during the days and times mentioned to view the artwork and also vote for the show’s People’s Choice Award. In addition, a special tea to recognize the participants and award-winning art pieces will be held at the gallery on Friday, May 25 from 1-3 p.m. All participants, their guests and museum and gallery visitors and the public will be welcome to attend.
Examples of art categories that were entered in the contest include acrylic, charcoal, counted cross-stitch, mixed media, oil, pastels, pencil and photography. Judging themes include abstract, animals and birds, cartoons, floral, landscape, portraits (humans), seascape and still life. In addition, an essay/poetry category was also available with these entries included as part of the display at the gallery. Participants in the variety of categories represent the counties served by the AAA7 which include Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
For more details about the art show, please call the Area Agency on Aging District 7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available at www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.[[In-content Ad]]
Talented Ohio residents age 55 or older, who have entered artwork in the show, will have these items on display at the gallery daily from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18, and Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25. The public is invited to visit the gallery at any time during the days and times mentioned to view the artwork and also vote for the show’s People’s Choice Award. In addition, a special tea to recognize the participants and award-winning art pieces will be held at the gallery on Friday, May 25 from 1-3 p.m. All participants, their guests and museum and gallery visitors and the public will be welcome to attend.
Examples of art categories that were entered in the contest include acrylic, charcoal, counted cross-stitch, mixed media, oil, pastels, pencil and photography. Judging themes include abstract, animals and birds, cartoons, floral, landscape, portraits (humans), seascape and still life. In addition, an essay/poetry category was also available with these entries included as part of the display at the gallery. Participants in the variety of categories represent the counties served by the AAA7 which include Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
For more details about the art show, please call the Area Agency on Aging District 7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available at www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.[[In-content Ad]]