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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