28Th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show Winners Announced Ross County

28th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show Winners Announced – Ross County

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 Ross County include:

2nd Place Acrylic/Floral – “Bursting with Blooms” by Betty M. Sahr

3rd Place Acrylic/Landscape – “A Bit of Heaven” by JoAnn Mead

1st Place Acrylic/Seascape – “A Remnant of the Past” – Carolyn Dixon

1st Place Acrylic/Still Life – “Countryside” by JoAnn Mead

2nd Place Acrylic/Still Life – “Homebound” by JoAnn Mead

1st Place Mixed Media/Animals – “Horse” by Ann E. Steinbrook

1st Place Mixed Media/Birds – “Which Way Do We Go?” by Carolyn Dixon

2nd Place Pastels/Animals – “Buddies” by Mary Peck

3rd Place Pastels/Animals – “Bright Eyes” by Carolyn Lee

1st Place Pastels/Floral – “Zinnias in Crooked Vase” by Marceil Fout

2nd Place Pastels/Floral – “Dreamy Poppies” by Betty M. Sahr

1st Place Pastels/Seascape – “At the Beach” by Ann Steinbrook

1st Place Pastels/Still Life – “Apples ‘n Cream” by Carolyn Lee

1st Place Pastels/Other – “Chicken Dinner” by Ann Steinbrook

5th Place Photography/Landscape – “Glory to God” by Maurice Lee Vititoe

6th Place Photography/Landscape – “Chillycothe” by Candace Barnhart

1st Place Photography/Other – “Flutter By” by Candace Barnhart

1st Place Photography/Seascape – “Freedom Riders” by Candace Barnhart

2nd Place Watercolor/Cartoon – “Monkey Shines” by Phyllis Queen

3rd Place Watercolor/Floral – “Vase of Flowers” by Phyllis Queen

3rd Place Watercolor/Landscape – “Early Autumn” by Maurice Lee Vititoe

4th Place Watercolor/Landscape – “Sunset and Barn” by Marceil Fout

1st Place Watercolor/Seascape – “Guidelight” by Phyllis Queen

1st Place Other/Still Life – “Autumn Leaves” by Maurice Lee Vititoe

1st Place Essay – “The Foot-Bridges” by Eliza Baum

2nd Place Essay – “Tribute to an Angel” by Carolyn Lee

1st Place Poem – “Spring” by Carolyn Lee

2nd Place Poem – “Observations” by Eliza Baum

3rd Place Poem – “What About My King” by Janet E. Brown

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

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