Pomperaug Woods Presents “The Art of Experience”

Pomperaug Woods, Southbury’s only not-for-profit retirement community, will host the Connecticut 4th Annual Senior Juried Art Show September 23 to 25 to showcase the work of talented Connecticut artists –all of whom are 70+ years of age.  Themed as “The Art of Experience,” all art work submitted in the show was created after the artists’ 70th birthday.

The Connecticut Senior Juried Art Show, produced by and hosted at Pomperaug Woods, is designed to highlight the talent, wisdom and vitality of seniors.  This is the first and only art show of its type in Connecticut.  In fact, this enduring community event has become instilled in the Southbury/ Tribury culture as the art show has significantly increased in popularity.  In 2009, there were 99 submissions, and in 2010, there were 203 submissions.

This year, the community received more than 400 submissions from 142 artists from all corners of Connecticut (36 different towns are represented, which is 17 more than in 2010).  Of those 400 submissions, 225 were chosen for inclusion in the 2011 Senior Juried Art Show.  Categories in the show include Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media and Photography.  There will be 16 winners overall; four per category.

Event details for the Annual Connecticut Senior Juried Art Show hosted by Pomperaug Woods are as follows:

What: 4th Annual Connecticut Senior Juried Art Show, “The Art of Experience,” at Pomperaug Woods

Where: Pomperaug Woods Retirement Community, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury

When: Private Artists Reception & Awards – Friday, September 23

Public Viewings – Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More: Call (203) 262-6555, ext. 111, or visit www.PomperaugWoods.com

“Our art show celebrates the refinement, energy and life experience of seniors,” says Carol Ann McCormick, Director of Marketing for Pomperaug Woods.  “We are honored to host this show and are in awe of the artwork that passes through here.”

Three of the four judges for the Senior Juried Art Show have been selected:  (1) Zufar Bikbov, a painter and naturalist; (2) Tony Falcone, owner of Falcone Art Studio in Prospect, Conn.; and (3) Harold Shapiro, photographer and musician.  Judge biographies and updates will be listed on the Pomperaug Woods website:  www.PomperaugWoods.com.

Calendar and notecards bearing the winning artists’ works will be sold at the event.  Proceeds will help fund the continuance of this one-of-a-kind event.

Pomperaug Woods has always been successful at promoting cultural awareness for seniors through its renowned concerts and art exhibits.  Pomperaug residents are passionate about the arts and feel it is an important component to maintaining an active lifestyle with purpose.