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.

• CBN Takes High Road After Being Nearly Skunked by NYCT/RIOC
• CBN Steps Into 2022 With A Pair of New Programs for Seniors
• CBN’s Virtual Senior Center
• 11 Reasons why happiness is best for your health with quotes
• An Early Spring In New York City, 2020

Featured

An Emergency, Apparently

A demolition rushed, an explanation missing, and a community left outside the room.

Eleanor Rivers Dec 19, 2025

Read the full article to learn more about this story.

Uncover the Story →