It was, in its own right, the very best of Roosevelt Island art. In a time fraught with anxiety and stress, CBN‘s older adult artists delivered color and spirit to Gallery RIVAA. It was as much surprise as delight.
by David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
It was unexpected. Past experience showed us that art classes for older adults produce pleasing results, good for artists and art lovers. But there was something different about this show.
For the first time, the Carter Burden Roosevelt Island artist showed their work to a larger public audience at Gallery RIVAA.
Credit where credit is due, the exhibit arrives from an ongoing program of the Roosevelt Island Carter Burden Adult Center, led by John Mendelsohn. Mendelsohn quickened the creative juices of the artists in a positive way.
Optimism and love of life covered the gallery walls.
Roosevelt Island Art, Senior Style
CBN’s older adult artists bring the community a gift you can enjoy throughout November. You may have missed the opening, but the artwork still waits for you.
“I Can Ask”
Chair Fay Christian opened the Operations Advisory Committee on February 12th, reading out member names from a prepared sheet that omitted Melissa Wade. It didn’t feel intentional, but it struck me as odd precisely because it came from something prepared. Lydia Tang gently corrected her, noting that Wade was, in fact, a member of the committee. Wade met the moment with grace, or perhaps she simply wasn’t bothered by it.
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