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 2024 Art from the Heart wall calendar.
We tasked our panel of independent jurors with the challenging assignment of choosing 13 pieces from 78 submissions provided by nursing home and assisted living residents from across the state. This year, a total of 54 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 2024 “Art from the Heart” wall calendar.
Following are the names of the artists who will appear in the calendar:
Laura Bell
Regeis Care Center
Bronx, NY
Faith Blauvelt
The Gardens by Morningstar
Oswego, NY
Carol Breton
The Eliot at Troy ALP
Troy, NY
Deidre Brown
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nsg
Syracuse, NY
Mary Doumas
Sunrise of Plainview
Plainview, NY
Alan Malanik
Boro Park Center for Rehab. & Healthcare
Brooklyn, NY
Marianne McNamara
Willow Gardens
New Rochelle, NY
Avital Oz
Acadia Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Riverhead, NY
Hugo Salazar
Eger Harbor House Inc.
Staten Island, NY
Shelvy Schraft
NYS Veterans Home At Oxford
Oxford, NY
Victor Shanchuk
McAuley Residence
Kenmore, NY
Ellen Witowski
Northwoods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Moravia
Moravia, NY
Maria Zuluaga
Eger Harbor House Inc.
Staten Island, NY
Special thanks to Jill Cozzy and Koren Lazarou of the New York State Museum, and local artist Christopher Sanford 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 two 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 online at https://www.nyshfa-nyscal.org/fqc/art-from-the-heart/ or 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
