Union Woman Takes Home First Place in NJ Senior Citizens Art Show

UNION COUNTY, NJ – A Union woman is among the thirteen Union County artists who have been selected as award winners in the 58th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show . The exhibit includes original artworks created by both professional and non-professional artists, ages 60 and up, from all 21 counties across the state.

Luciano Felicio of Union took home first place in the Sculpture by a Non-Professional Artist category for her sculpture “Edgar, the Recycled Metal Raven”.

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“ We are proud to share that Union County is home to some amazing award-winning senior artists!” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “Congratulations to these outstanding residents for their well-deserved recognition. Their artwork is truly remarkable and a testament to the talent and creativity that continues to flow through our thriving senior community.”

Every artwork in the state-level exhibit has already received a First-Place award for its media category at a juried county-level show. Artworks by twenty Union County seniors advanced to the state show, where these artists were awarded for their work.

Other Union County awardees are:

·  Dorothy Siclare (Plainfield) - 1st Place , Oil Painting by a Professional artist for the painting, “Evening”

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·  Joe Manzella (Cranford) - 1st Place, Digital/Computer Art by a Non-Professional artist for the artwork, “Embrace Your Creativity”

·  Lydia Watson (Plainfield) - 2nd Place, Works on Paper by a Professional artist for the painting , “Ride or Die”

·  Jody Pfeiffer (Westfield) - 2nd Place, Pastel by a Non-Professional artist for the artwork, “Amaryllis”

·  Veronica Dunscombe (New Providence) - Honorable Mention, Sculpture by a Professional artist for the artwork, “Art Ancien Perdu, Reppoussé”

·  Paul Federico (Scotch Plains) - Honorable Mention, Printmaking by a Professional artist for the artwork, “Tuscany”

·  Diane Gallo (Summit) - Honorable Mention, Pastel by a Professional artist for the artwork, “Angle of Repose”

·  Marianne Jennings (Mountainside) - Honorable Mention, Craft by a Professional artist for the artwork, “Golden Fall Flowers”

·  Betsy Kozlowski (Summit) - Honorable Mention, Acrylic Painting by a Professional artist for the painting, “Shrooms”

·  Louise Wheeler (New Providence) - Honorable Mention, Mixed Media by a Professional artist for the artwork, “Log Cabin Clay Quilt”

·  Nicholas Florio (Roselle Park) - Honorable Mention, Works on Paper by a Non-Professional artist for the artwork, “Vigilant Highlanders”

·  Peter Pagano (Clark) - Honorable Mention, Craft by a Non-Professional artist for the artwork, “Wooden Soccer Ball”

The New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show can be viewed online at //www.njseniorarts.com/ gallery/ or in person at the main building of Meadow Lakes Senior Living, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor NJ. The public is invited to view the art show in person, now through October 30, Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.

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