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 2025 Art from the Heart wall calendar.
We tasked our panel of independent jurors with the challenging assignment of choosing 13 pieces from 50 submissions provided by nursing home and assisted living residents from across the state. This year, a total of 33 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 2025 “Art from the Heart” wall calendar.
Following are the names of the artists who will appear in the calendar:
Reed Buderus
Bridgewater Center For Rehab and Nursing
Binghamton, NY
Emily Canales
The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Glens Falls, NY
Howard Chamberlin
NYS Veterans Home At Oxford
Oxford, NY
Alan Deacon
Harris Hill Nursing Facility
Williamsville, NY
Linda Fisher
The Gardens by Morningstar
Oswego, NY
Adele Gore
Willow Gardens
New Rochelle, NY
Roy Kratochvil
Boro Park Center for Rehab. & Healthcare
Brooklyn, NY
Alan Malanik
Boro Park Center for Rehab. & Healthcare
Brooklyn, NY
Loretta Morris
The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Poughkeepsie, NY
Rose Ponte
Middletown Park Rehab & Health Care Center
Middletown, NY
Mary Ragusa
Gowanda Rehab & Nursing Ctr
Gowanda, NY
Thomas Scheckenbeck
Westhampton Care Center
Westhampton, NY
Marilyn Wendt
Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Albany, 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 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 online at https://www.nyshfa-nyscal.org/fqc/art-from-the-heart/. 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:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15
Joanne O’Connor
Communications and Business Development Coordinator
518-462-4800 x23
