Exhibition:
September 26 - October 27, 2011
Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

Meadow Lakes
300 Meadow Lakes
East Windsor, NJ 08520
609.448.4100

To schedule a large group, please call in advance
Please contact Angie Manley at acook@springpointsl.org or 609.720.7317 or Teya David, Co-Coordinator of The New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show at 908.558.2550

For questions PLEASE CONTACT (888) 990.2919or info@springpointfoundation.org

Through its arts & culture initiative, the Springpoint Foundation has been chosen to co-host the 45th New Jersey Senior Citizens Annual Art Contest and Exhibition. The event will take place at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor, NJ and will be available for viewing from September 26th through October 27th.

In 1966, the New Jersey Division on Aging sponsored the first statewide Senior Citizen Juried Art Contest and Exhibition. In that inaugural year, only paintings were exhibited. Over the ensuing 44 years, the categories of artwork expanded to include drawing, mixed–media, sculpture, photography, pastel, print, digital imagery and one-of-a kind fine art crafts. The purpose of the art contest is to showcase the abilities of older adults, demonstrating to the general public that creativity doesn’t diminish with age. The exhibition first took place at the State Museum and then the State House. After graciously hosting the show for 14 years, the Monmouth County Library Headquarters passed the torch onto Hunterdon County’s Division of Senior Services in Flemington.

County Senior Art Shows, sponsored by local area agencies on aging and/ or cultural and heritage affairs, and parks, take place throughout the spring and early summer. Entry to the New Jersey State Exhibit is limited to first place winners selected by the judges at each county’s art show. In 2011 over 240 works of art in 11 categories by both professional and non-professional artists from 17 counties are on exhibit. Support for this event comes from individuals, foundations and socially responsible organizations including: New Jersey State Council on the Arts, New Jersey Foundation for Aging, New Jersey

Tempera Relief by Sandra L. Jones in the Swan Room Ms. Jones is recognized for her work in a diversity of themes in watercolor and pen & ink. Here she will demonstrate what happens when she combines both media in an experimental technique called tempera resist. This is a process in which depth or darkness is added to an artwork by applying waterproof ink to a water soluble painting. It’s hard to explain but fun to watch, so be sure to stop by and investigate.

Digital Camera Techniques by Michael S. Miller in the Meeting Room Does it seem like your camera is in control of you? Do you simply put your camera on AUTO because all those settings and symbols are just too confusing? Do you want to take command of your camera and start using it to its fullest potential? Learn what all those buttons and menus mean at this demonstration designed to clear up your confusion and open the doors to mastering the technical features of your digital camera and further you on your journey of creative exploration.

SPONSORS:

Springpoint Foundation Arts & Culture Awards
October 28th, 2011

In consideration of the Foundation's mission, the Making a Difference Awards are presented annually to recognize those who consider the need of people as we age and support solutions that make a difference in their lives.

Excellence in Cultural Arts & Cultural Programming Award

Presented to an individual or organization that demonstrates a strong drive to enhance the lives of older adults by implementing innovative ways of removing access barriers to arts and cultural programs.

2011 Recipient: Steve Runk

Honoring his 20+ years of service to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts

Steve Runk
Former Executive Director
New Jersey State Council on the Arts

 

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