Freeholder Frank Formica and Program Coordinator Sue VanDuyne at last year’s Senior Art Show awards ceremony.
VENTNOR – Atlantic County will showcase the creative abilities of county residents age 60 and older at its 43rd annual Senior Citizens Art Show. The juried show will be exhibited May 1-30 at the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Professional and non-professional artists will compete in a variety of categories, including acrylic, craft, digital imagery, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, drawing/print, sculpture and watercolor. Winning entries will advance to the state competition.
“Each year, I am more impressed with the outstanding talents of our residents,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said. “They are all deserving of our recognition and respect. I encourage everyone to take the time to enjoy this annual exhibit.”
An awards ceremony will recognize all winners 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 30.
The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services will award a monetary prize of $100 to each first place winner. Award ribbons will be presented for first, second and third place and honorable mention as determined by the judges.
For more information please visit www.atlantic-county.org/intergenerational-services/art-show.asp
Enjoy this video from last year’s awards ceremony.
