Woodbridge, New Jersey– The Barron Arts Center presents The Woodbridge Township 34th Annual Senior Citizen Art Show, a project to enhance the life of Seniors 60 and over. The exhibit runs May 1-9, 2013 with a closing reception and award ceremony Thursday May 9, 2013 ~ 5-7 p.m.. Light refreshments will be available.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Woodbridge Township Department of Health & Human Resources and the Evergreen Senior Center in Colonia, the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission chaired by Dr. Dolores Capraro Gioffre with support from the Woodbridge Township Arts Council and Mayor John E. McCormac.
The competition was open to any resident of Woodbridge Township 60 years of age or older. Participants were encouraged to submit up to two pieces each for the show. Acceptable art work had to be from one of the following categories: oil; acrylic; watercolor; pastel; printmaking; drawings including pencil, pen & ink, chalk and charcoal; mixed media including collage; photography and sculpture.
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There are two classifications exhibited in the show, both non-professional and professional and separate awards will be made in each classification.
All work is the original creation of the artist.
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A reception for the artists and the public will be held at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, a disabled accessible building, on the closing day Thursday May 9th from 5pm -7pm. The exhibition opens on May 1st from 11am - 4 pm and continue through May 9th. Gallery hours are: Monday through Friday 11 am - 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday 2-4 pm. Closed Holidays.
The Evergreen Center is under the direction of Debbie Vassiliades. The Barron Arts Center is directed by Cynthia Knight.
About the Barron Arts Center – Woodbridge Township’s Center for the Arts
The Barron Arts Center, listed on the national Register of Historic Places, recently celebrated its 130th Anniversary. With the support of the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission and under the direction of Cynthia Knight, the Barron Arts Center offers programming to the public free of charge.
Donations are appreciated and are essential to the continuation of free quality arts programs and exhibits. The Barron Arts Center always accepts donations for
The Mayor’s Food Bank & The Woodbridge Animal Shelter
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