Winners announced for 28th annual senior art show
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The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 28th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio. Ohio residents age 55 or older were eligible to participate in the Art Show and Essay/ Poetry Contest. Winners announced from Highland County include:
1st Place Acrylic/Animals – “Companions” by Joyce Fannin
2nd Place Acrylic/Animals – “Mighty Mouse” by Pauline Williams
1st Place Acrylic/Birds – “On Wings of an Eagle” by Mary Owenna Reed
1st Place Acrylic/Floral – “Blooming Iris” by Pauline Williams
1st Place Acrylic/Landscape – “Going Home” by Pauline Williams
1st Place Acrylic/Portraits – “Stroll in Garden” by Joyce Fannin
1st Place Charcoal/Portraits – “Our Rachel” by Mary Owenna Reed
4th Place Oil/Animals – “Joy” by Barbara Hodge
1st Place Oil/Floral (Professional) – “Red Tongued Orchids” by Marilyn J. Hoaglin
2nd Place Oil/Landscape – “Old Times” by Helen Horner
1st Place Oil/Landscape (Professional) – “Ohio’s Colors” by Marilyn J. Hoaglin
3rd Place Oil/Portraits – “My Dad” by Barbara Hodge
5th Place Oil/Seascape – “Pax” by Elizabeth Smith
3rd Place Oil/Still Life – “Bet-ter Strawberries” by Elizabeth Smith
1st Place Oil/Still Life (Professional) – “Scoop of Grapes” by Marilyn J. Hoaglin
1st Place Pastels/Animals – “Lilly” by Helen Horner
1st Place Pastels/Landscape – “My Home in My Castle” – Mary Owenna Reed
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non- discriminatory basis to the following Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY 1-888-270-1550). 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. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org.
Attending the “Meet the Artists Tea” to conclude the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s 28th Annual Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest from Highland County were, pictured left to right, Ronnie Fannin, Joyce Fannin and Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7.
The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 28th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio. Ohio residents age 55 or older were eligible to participate in the Art Show and Essay/ Poetry Contest. Winners announced from Highland County include:
1st Place Acrylic/Animals – “Companions” by Joyce Fannin
2nd Place Acrylic/Animals – “Mighty Mouse” by Pauline Williams
1st Place Acrylic/Birds – “On Wings of an Eagle” by Mary Owenna Reed
1st Place Acrylic/Floral – “Blooming Iris” by Pauline Williams
1st Place Acrylic/Landscape – “Going Home” by Pauline Williams
1st Place Acrylic/Portraits – “Stroll in Garden” by Joyce Fannin
1st Place Charcoal/Portraits – “Our Rachel” by Mary Owenna Reed
4th Place Oil/Animals – “Joy” by Barbara Hodge
1st Place Oil/Floral (Professional) – “Red Tongued Orchids” by Marilyn J. Hoaglin
2nd Place Oil/Landscape – “Old Times” by Helen Horner
1st Place Oil/Landscape (Professional) – “Ohio’s Colors” by Marilyn J. Hoaglin
3rd Place Oil/Portraits – “My Dad” by Barbara Hodge
5th Place Oil/Seascape – “Pax” by Elizabeth Smith
3rd Place Oil/Still Life – “Bet-ter Strawberries” by Elizabeth Smith
1st Place Oil/Still Life (Professional) – “Scoop of Grapes” by Marilyn J. Hoaglin
1st Place Pastels/Animals – “Lilly” by Helen Horner
1st Place Pastels/Landscape – “My Home in My Castle” – Mary Owenna Reed
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non- discriminatory basis to the following Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY 1-888-270-1550). 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. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org.