Art from the Heart Program Winners Selected
On behalf of the Foundation for Quality Care and the New York State Health Facilities Association/New York State Center for Assisted Living, we are pleased to announce that the artists have been selected for the 2023 Art from the Heart wall calendar.
We tasked our panel of independent jurors with the challenging assignment of choosing 13 pieces from 84 submissions provided by nursing home and assisted living residents from across the state. This year, a total of 57 member facilities participated in the program and entries were received from every NYSHFA/NYSCAL Region. We recognize and applaud all the inspiring artists for sharing their talents. The 13 selected pieces will be featured in the 2023 “Art from the Heart” wall calendar.
Following are the names of the artists who will appear in the calendar:
Howard Barnes
Five Towns Premier Rehab. & Nursing Center
Woodmere, NY
Margaret Field
Boro Park Center for Rehab. & Healthcare
Brooklyn, NY
Linda Fisher
The Gardens by Morningstar
Oswego, NY
Joan Franks
Somerset Gardens
Plainview, NY
Mary Ann Harris
ElderWood at Williamsville
Williamsville, NY
Jose Gil Mieses
Laconia Nursing Home
Bronx, NY
Nancy Ortiz
Golden Gate Rehab & Health Care Center
Staten Island, NY
Sam Picardi
Kings Adult Care Center
Brooklyn, NY
Leonard Starzynski
NYS Veterans Home At Oxford
Oxford, NY
Harvey Stoneburner
Hopkins Center for Rehab & Healthcare
Brooklyn, NY
Miguel Velezquez
Grand Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
Bronx, NY
Maria Zuluaga
Eger Harbor House Inc.
Staten Island, NY
Communty of Residents from Salem Hills Rehab & Nursing Center
Salem Hills Rehab & Nursing Center
Purdys, NY
Special thanks to Jill Cozzy and Christopher Sanford (retired) of the New York State Museum; and local artist Wren Panzella who provided their time and expertise in selecting our winners.
The “Art from the Heart” Program was launched as a way to honor the vibrant contributions and creative spirit of residents like yours. Thanks to our members who participated in the contest and providing the chance for your residents to shine.
The “Art from the Heart” calendar will be distributed this fall. We will be providing five complimentary copies to the artist and every NYSHFA/NYSCAL member facility will receive a complimentary copy. Should you wish to order additional copies, you can place an order by completing the attached order form. Proceeds from the calendar will benefit the Foundation for Quality Care’s nurse scholarship program.
If you have any questions about the Art from the Heart program, please contact Joanne O’Connor at the Foundation at 518-462-4800 ext. 23 or joconnor@nyshfa-nyscal.org.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16
Joanne O’Connor
Communications and Business Development Coordinator
518-462-4800 x23
