The Art Group

"My father, my teacher..." Water color by Jenny Hoang

Meet Jenny Hoang :  "My father taught me calligraphy when I was a child, and from there I had developed a love for paints and brushes. I taught myself to paint as a hobby but had no time to devote myself to it until I moved to New York City. There I made friends with many artists and off-Broadway performers and directors.
   When I retired and joined the Senior Center and the Friday Arts Group, once again I found myself among people I admire. I am using water color for the first time and love it."

Seniors interested in drawing and painting gather each Friday morning at the Senior Center in the Arts and Crafts Room on the second floor. A still life setup is provided for subject matter and occasionally a model is engaged for portrait and figure studies. No formal instruction is provided, but members share their experience and knowledge with one another freely.  Helpful critiques of work are given upon request.

The Group started in the early 90’s and counts more than 20 members this year. We come from different walks of life and have a variety of interests, but the passion we have for beauty and color brings us together, and the goal of a community of artists helps strengthen our commitment to one another. We have bloomed into a cheerful group of friends. Some of us often go to lunch together after painting, and we share other retirement interests or family stories with one another.

The Group periodically exhibits its works in the Robey Room Gallery downstairs. Our art works are also on display in the hallway outside the Arts and Crafts Room.

The Friday Art Group meets on Friday morning from 9:00 to 12:00, as well as Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Arts and Crafts Room opposite the elevator on the second floor. The Group welcomes all Senior Center members to visit or join us. If interested please contact Marion Hansen, Fine Art Group Chairperson, at (434) 974-5662.