Local Artists Shine at Annual Morris County Art Show
Published on November 07, 2025
Norwescap Program Celebrates Talents of Seniors and People with Disabilities
The Morris County Office of Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming joined Norwescap recently as it hosted the 2025 Annual Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Art Show Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Morris County Library.
Two dozen artists and their supporters recently gathered for the luncheon and awards ceremony, which spotlighted the artistic talents of Morris County residents over the age of 55 or people who have a disability. The 18th annual show featured 30 creative works across five art categories: acrylic painting, watercolor painting, photography, mixed media and drawing. The artwork had been on display at the Morris County Library’s gallery space.
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“The work that is being done here is amazing and we are so grateful for our partnership with Norwescap and the funding provided by the Morris County Commissioners,” said Christine Hellyer, director of the Morris County Office of Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming.
The Morris County Commissioners annually approve approximately $5,000 through grants in aid to fund the art program. The show is presented by Norwescap and staff through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in partnership with the county’s office on Aging. Winners received gift cards.
“Art keeps your mind fresh,” said Norwescap’s Chief Development Officer Christine Coffey. “It keeps you thinking, engaged and looking. It’s a way for us to celebrate the gift of creativity as well as community. The art show is one of Norwescap’s initiatives to keep senior citizens active and engaged in the community. Other programs include volunteer work and reaching out to other seniors via phone calls and visits.”
"Norwescap has been around for 60 years serving five counties including Morris County. We have about 30,000 clients and the RSVP program is just one piece of the pie. Our goal is ultimately to raise people up, meet them where they are and help them feel less alone and isolated, and to know that we are here for them no matter the situation," Coffey said.
In addition to supporting seniors, Norwescap's services include early childhood programs, employment services, nutrition and food security initiatives, housing and community development, and volunteer and civic engagement programs.
Morris County congratulates all the participants and thanks the dedicated team from Norwescap who helps make the program happen each year. The 2025 Morris County Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Art Show & Awards Ceremony Winners are:
Pastel
1st Place – Sorky Lampe – “Tiger”
Oil
1st Place - Wilma Pitman – “Lion”
Mixed Media
1st Place – Sorky Lampe – “Boardwalk”
2nd Place – Mary Kane – “Grandma’s Garden”
3rd Place – Bert Schwartz
Drawing
1st Place – Brian Bivens – “Autumn Morning”
2nd Place – Eugene Newman – “Edouard Manet”
Acrylic
1st Place – Patricia Anderson – “The Woods”
2nd Place – Theresa Tomeo – “Blue Vase”
3rd Place – Annie Tung – “Unconditional Love”
Photography
1st Place – Tom Cassidy – “Arizona Mountains”
2nd Place – Roy Shujaati – “Red Hooded Woman”
3rd Place – Barton Hale Askera – “Frozen Around the Edge in February”
Watercolor
1st Place – MaryAnne Tunstead – “Old Shed”
2nd Place – Mary Kane – “Misty Memories”
3rd Place – Patricia Anderson – “Jonathan”
The Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming offers resources including senior centers, caregiver support and care management, transportation assistance, nutrition programs, food pantries and meal services, disability services, veterans services, and more.
The office is located at 340 West Hanover Avenue in Morris Township and is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For assistance and information on local services, please contact 973-285-6848 or 1-800-564-4656.
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Photo 1: (l-r) Norwescap’s Chief Development Officer Christine Coffey and Lanet Rivera, program director of Norwescap Retired Seniors Volunteer Program; Shawnna Bailey, assistant director of Morris County’s Office of Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming; Christine Hellyer, director of the Morris County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming; and Kasey Errico, director of Morris County’s Department of Human Services.
Photo 2: Sorky Lampe with her first-place mixed media work, “Boardwalk.”
Photo 3: Brian Bivens walks up to receive a first-place ribbon for his drawing “Autumn Morning.”