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Warren County Senior Citizen Art Show 2026
Closed to new applications as of 4/23/26
Our seniors are comprised of talented artists who submit amazing works each year and we always look forward to seeing their submissions. Senior living in Warren County that would like to participate, please reach out to Gina Rosseland (908) 453-4381.
This year, the art show is moving to a new venue-- on the 2nd floor of the Richard D. Gardner branch of the Warren County library (2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ), which will enable more visitors to see their submissions. The artwork will be on display after installment in May through the summer, ending August 25th.
There is no admission fee for senior artists to enter the show.
Artists assume responsibility for all sales. Please notify Gina by email or phone to let her know of the pending sale.
Schedule.
This year, the art show will be at the Richard D. Gardner Branch of the County Library (2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ). This site is accessible for individuals with physical limitations and has accessible parking, cut curbs, power doors and an elevator to the 2nd floor.
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Thursday, April 23, 2026 Richard D. Gardner Branch, County Library |
Drop-Off Submissions & Application. This is a new venue, please do not go to the Administration building for drop-off. Application, Show Guidelines & Label: There are two files available at the top of the page (please choose only one)-- standard application or large print application. Labels are included with both. For seniors who do not have the Internet in their homes, please contact Gina Rosseland at (908) 453-4381 to request a hardcopy to be mailed (either standard or Large Print). |
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Friday, May 15, 2026 Richard D. Gardner Branch, County Library |
County Show & Artists' Reception. Please note the time change for this event. This is only open to participating artists and their significant others. The Warren Co. Senior Citizen Art Show & Artists' Reception will begin at 1pm in the conference room (2nd floor) of the library (where drop-offs were held). The show will be installed on the 2nd floor of the library, available for the public to view. |
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Wed., August 26, 2026 Richard D. Gardner Branch, |
Pick-up Submissions. For artists whose artwork is not being advanced to the State Show will need to pick-up their submissions at the library as scheduled. Artists unable to pick-up their entries at the library will need to contact Gina Rosseland (908) 453-4381 to schedule a pick-up at Shippen Manor Museum (8 Belvidere Ave., Oxford, NJ). 1st place entries will be transported to the State in September for entry in the Show. |
| September 28 to November 4, 2026 Meadow Lakes Senior Living 300 Meadow Lakes East Windsor, NJ 08520 |
State Show. For all artists who were awarded 1st place in their classification & category will be advanced to the State Show, which will be displayed at Meadow Lakes Senior Living Facility. Viewing times are Monday through Saturday, 10am-4pm. |
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October 22, 2026 The Boathouse at Mercer Lake |
NJ State Senior Citizen Artist Awards & Reception. Invitations for participating artists and their guest (1) to the NJ Senior Citizen Art Show (NJSCAS) awards & reception will be mailed from the State to the artists in advance of the event. |
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November 9 to November 15, 2026 Shippen Manor |
Pick-Up Entries from State Show. The CAA will contact all artists whose work was returned from the State Show to schedule a date and time for pickup. Gina Rosseland (908) 453-4381 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
- Do “Digital Photographs” go into the “Digital/Computer Art” category?
No. Photographs from any camera (including digital) will be entered into the “Photography” category, unless the artist has manipulated and digitally altered the image beyond any outcome they could have gotten using a traditional darkroom setting.
- Are “Watercolor Paintings” with some ink and pencil used considered “Mixed Media”?
No. Watercolorists often use pencil or ink drawings as part of their work. These are NOT “Mixed Media” works.
- Are paintings that include small photos or other materials considered “Mixed Media”?
Not necessarily. If a painting is almost entirely created in oils or acrylic, for example—and the artist includes tiny photos, stencils, or small pieces of cloth in a small part of the painting it may still be entered as an “Oil” or “Acrylic Painting”, as long as the clear majority (more than 85%) of the piece is painted with oil or acrylic.
- Why must artwork be done within the past three (3) years?
The County and State Shows celebrate current artists who are senior citizens. Requiring work to have been done within the past three (3) years ensures that the artist submitting the work is still actively pursuing his/her artistic passion, rather than taking artwork out of storage.
- If there are only one (1) or two (2) pieces in a category in the County Show, does the one piece automatically go to the State Show?
If there is a single entry in a category on the County level, the County Adjudicators have the option of selecting that entry for First Place if the artwork is of high merit.
Note: Adjudicators are not required to advance a solo piece (or one of two pieces) in a category to the State. If the adjudicators believe the piece (or both pieces) are not sufficiently strong to receive a First or Second Place award, they may decide to award only an Honorable Mention to the solo (or top of two pieces). In a category with three (3) or more entries, adjudicators should be required to select a First-Place winner to move on to the State Show.
- What if I have more questions?
Call or email Gina Rosseland (grosseland@co.warren.nj.us), (908) 453-4381.
Updated 8/7/26