Category Archives: Burbank Senior Artists Colony
News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony
Clarence Johnston, BSAC resident and well-known jazz drummer with over fifty years of professional experience, was interviewed recently by Laura Swett, a volunteer with the National Center for Creative Aging. One observation: “Age is not in my mind at all. I’m … Continue reading
Focus on Senior Volunteers: BSAC Mentors Play Guitar
Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents enjoy mentoring students at the neighboring Burbank Community Day School. Learning how to play and practicing the guitar are favorite activities for everyone — and they fit right in with yesterday’s post about the value of … Continue reading
News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony
On Saturday afternoon, BSAC resident Charlene McDonald enjoyed a well-attended opening reception for her art show at Geo Gallery in Glendale. The two-person exhibit featured her work in watercolors, colored pencil and serigraph. From her artist’s statement: “I paint. I write. I drive … Continue reading
Burbank Leader Covers “EngAGE in Creativity”
This month’s “EngAGE in Creativity” celebration got some nice press coverage in the Burbank Leader. Click here to read the article. ~ Contributed by Chioma Nwosu
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Featured Resident Artist: Karolyn Merson
Karolyn Merson has lived at Burbank Senior Artists Colony for four years. She moved to Los Angeles in 1945 from Philadelphia, PA, and, with her husband, raised two children. Karolyn was inspired to take up art by her husband, who … Continue reading
News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony: “The Boyfriend”
If you haven’t seen “The Boyfriend,” a wonderful 12-minute film starring a small group of talented Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents, take a look at it here on David Slater’s “Creativity, Arts and Older People” blog. Excellent improv work from Sue, Suzanne, Walter, … Continue reading
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EngAGE in Creativity Party Photos
The party at Burbank Senior Artists Colony on Saturday was a huge success! Fine weather, fine food and wine, and fine company! Take a look below at just a handful of photos taken at the event. (Click on any picture to … Continue reading
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