Elder Art Program
Mission:
1.To provide our senior population with the artistic material and training in order that they may have the same opportunities given the younger community.
2. To add the concept of gallery space for the senior community from their own exisitng community rooms, outwards to the local business, library, and town center.
3. For developing a resource bank of art materials, artisans, instructors, organizations, and foundations which could be accessed for the counties of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle.
4.Give the senior community, most of whom are on limited income on our senior housing, the potential of marketing their artistic endeavors.
5.Through the use of visual arts, a place and an occasion to nurture and support the creative spirit of our senior citizens.
6. With seniors as the central voice, listen and implement any changes they feel is necessary in expanding their artistic and personal growth.
7. To develop and implement a multi-generational element whereas seniors can participate and help those of youth and young parents using art as the vehicle while broadening their own experience.
1.To provide our senior population with the artistic material and training in order that they may have the same opportunities given the younger community.
2. To add the concept of gallery space for the senior community from their own exisitng community rooms, outwards to the local business, library, and town center.
3. For developing a resource bank of art materials, artisans, instructors, organizations, and foundations which could be accessed for the counties of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle.
4.Give the senior community, most of whom are on limited income on our senior housing, the potential of marketing their artistic endeavors.
5.Through the use of visual arts, a place and an occasion to nurture and support the creative spirit of our senior citizens.
6. With seniors as the central voice, listen and implement any changes they feel is necessary in expanding their artistic and personal growth.
7. To develop and implement a multi-generational element whereas seniors can participate and help those of youth and young parents using art as the vehicle while broadening their own experience.
The Elder Art Program is a membership-run, non-profit arts organization for those age 55 and older in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties of Northwestern Vermont. We provide introductory and intermediate art instruction at community centers while supporting full access and transportation needs of our members. Additionally we have art shows of our student's work after each class session while also bringing in our member's art to local events in promoting our program.
The Elder Art Program was formed by Mark Montalban, the present director, after a well-received senior art class in Burlington, Vermont, the fall of 1996. We became a non-profit with active board in September 1998. The organization has 343 members in 4 counties, and has a speakers bureau of said seniors who talk about their experiences and their art at local radio, tv, civic organizations, & libraries. Most of our members never had painted or drawn before in their life. Our oldest member is presently 94.
The Elder Art Program has three sessions of art classes, Winter, Summer, & Fall, covering watercolor, acrylic, and drawing(charcoal, oil pastel, pencil)
All classes end with an art show and opening.
We also have the following exhibits & meet the artist's events.
"EXpression from our Community", Art Work by 24 Seniors & Youth from a free collaborative art exploration class. Month of March, opening as part of the Old North End Community Dinner, Thursday, March 8, 5-8pm. McClure Multigenerational Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington. Free and open to the Public.
1.St. Paul's Cathedral, Pearl St. Burlington,
Month of May, opening,May 4, 5-8pm (part of Trolley Art Exhibit tour sponsored with Burlington City Arts.
2.Health & Fitness Fest (through Champlain Valley Agency on Aging), Racquests Edge, Williston exhibit booth, May 5, 10-4.
3.Elder Art Program Annual Meeting,
Sunday, May 20, 1-3pm, potluck, all invited, Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington
4.Annual Elder Art Exhibit (with Art's Alive), Community College of Vermont, Pearl St., Burlington.
Month of June 2001, opening, Saturday, June 2, 12-3pm.
SUMMER ART CLASSES:
1. Chittenden county art classes:
ACRYLIC; Mondays, July 2- August 20, 1-3pm, Community College of Vermont; info:434-8155
WATERCOLOR: Tuesdays, July 3-August 21, 1-3pm, Dorothy Alling Library; Williston; info: 879-0685 (discount for Williston residents), Please register through Williston Recreation Dept. #878-1239
2. Addison County Classses:
OIL PASTEL, Weds & Fridays, in August, except August 8, 9:30-11:30am Study of landscape, outdoor lessons, one trip to Kingsland Bay State Park. All Materials $90. For registration: Ferrisburg Artisans Guild, 877-3668.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER CLASSES, PLEASE E-MAIL US TO BE PLACED ON OUR MAILING LIST. THANK YOU!
All classes end with an art show and opening.
We also have the following exhibits & meet the artist's events.
"EXpression from our Community", Art Work by 24 Seniors & Youth from a free collaborative art exploration class. Month of March, opening as part of the Old North End Community Dinner, Thursday, March 8, 5-8pm. McClure Multigenerational Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington. Free and open to the Public.
1.St. Paul's Cathedral, Pearl St. Burlington,
Month of May, opening,May 4, 5-8pm (part of Trolley Art Exhibit tour sponsored with Burlington City Arts.
2.Health & Fitness Fest (through Champlain Valley Agency on Aging), Racquests Edge, Williston exhibit booth, May 5, 10-4.
3.Elder Art Program Annual Meeting,
Sunday, May 20, 1-3pm, potluck, all invited, Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington
4.Annual Elder Art Exhibit (with Art's Alive), Community College of Vermont, Pearl St., Burlington.
Month of June 2001, opening, Saturday, June 2, 12-3pm.
SUMMER ART CLASSES:
1. Chittenden county art classes:
ACRYLIC; Mondays, July 2- August 20, 1-3pm, Community College of Vermont; info:434-8155
WATERCOLOR: Tuesdays, July 3-August 21, 1-3pm, Dorothy Alling Library; Williston; info: 879-0685 (discount for Williston residents), Please register through Williston Recreation Dept. #878-1239
2. Addison County Classses:
OIL PASTEL, Weds & Fridays, in August, except August 8, 9:30-11:30am Study of landscape, outdoor lessons, one trip to Kingsland Bay State Park. All Materials $90. For registration: Ferrisburg Artisans Guild, 877-3668.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER CLASSES, PLEASE E-MAIL US TO BE PLACED ON OUR MAILING LIST. THANK YOU!
P.O. Box 5789
Burlington, Vermont 05402
802-879-0685
voice: 802-434-8155
fax: 802-658-2238
Burlington, Vermont 05402
802-879-0685
voice: 802-434-8155
fax: 802-658-2238
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