Love art? Love the Village? Then check out some colorful masterpieces in Greenwich Village created by senior artists at Greenwich House older adult center! The Greenwich House, in collaboration with neighborhood group Village Alliance, unveiled the gorgeous pieces, some of which resonate a NYC theme, during a ceremony in Astor Place’s South Plaza with the artists, community leaders and others on Monday. The new install ation, which will be on view through the end of the year, i s part of a public art project that aims to beautify public infrastructure and celebrate the contributions of older adults to local culture. Four artists – Karen Batten of Westbeth, Adrienne Gyongy of Independence Plaza, Madeline Richard of Center on the Square, and Merry Aronoff of Our Lady of Pompeii – were selected out of 10 submissions by members of the Greenwich House Older Adult Network, which includes four community centers for adults older than age 60 across the West Village and downtown Manhattan.
Art lovers can check out all the beautiful submissions at greenwichvillage.nyc . The artwork adorns electrical boxes throughout the plaza.
“Public art is a vital part of our community’s identity and vibrancy. This collaboration with Greenwich House not only brings beautiful art to our streets but also honors the invaluable contributions of our older adult artists,” Scott Hobbs, executive director of the Village Alliance, said. “By engaging with local artists and organizations, we are ab.