Creativity of older adults to be showcased at exhibit

The public is invited to view dozens of pieces of artwork at the “Creativity Is Timeless” exhibit at Walnut Hills Retirement Community on Saturday, Aug. 24.

The exhibit will be held at the Troyer House on the Walnut Hills campus and will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free.

All the exhibit’s artwork was completed by amateur artists who are age 55 and over and who reside in Holmes County and the surrounding area.

Over the 13 years the “Creativity Is Timeless” show has been hosted at Walnut Hills, there have been more than 900 pieces of artwork displayed by more than 160 area artists.

“We are very excited to see more outstanding pieces of artwork this year,” said Paula Miller, community relations director. “The exhibit is such a great way to showcase the gifts and talents of older adults and celebrate their creativity and imagination.”

Visitors to the exhibit will see artwork from a variety of categories including paintings and drawings; photography; quilting, cross-stitch and other soft crafts; woodworking, ceramics and other hard crafts; and miscellaneous arts and crafts items.

Visitors who stop in at the “Creativity Is Timeless” exhibit will have a chance to vote for their favorite piece of artwork, which will help determine the recipient of the People’s Choice Award.

Walnut Hills Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care living community that offers independent living, catered living, assisted living, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. The 110-acre campus is located on Olde Pump Street in Walnut Creek.

For more information call Miller at 330-893-3200 ext. 1354.