NUTLEY, NJ — Three Nutley residents, Theresa Juffo, Anthony J. Andolino Sr., and Nina R. Del Collo, were blue ribbon winners in the 2017 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show.
Ruffo received first place in the professional watercolor category for ‘Summer Bliss,’ Andolino received first place in the non-professional acrylic category for ‘Lemonade’ and first place in the non-professional mixed media category for ‘Sydney Harbor,’ and Nina R. Del Collo, received first place in the professional print category for “Timeless. The artists were recognized during an awards ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Robert J. O’Toole Community Center in Essex County Cedar Grove Park.
The Essex County Senior Art Show and Exhibit was open to all professional and non-professional artists ages 60 and older. Artwork was judged on originality, composition, style, and quality and creativity. Seniors whose artwork was awarded first place are automatically entered into the NJ Senior Citizens Art Show.
The state exhibit will be on display at Meadow Lakes Senior Living, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, from Thursday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Oct. 19. Viewing hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 20, at 10:30 a.m.
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