Calling All Senior Citizens: Showcase Your Creativity at Golden Designs Seniors Art Fair

Golden Designs, a leading organisation dedicated to promoting active ageing through the arts, is excited to announce the Golden Designs Seniors Art Fair. This event provides an incredible opportunity for senior citizens to display and sell their artworks, designs, and creations. We invite seniors to register as vendors and share their talents with potential buyers.

The Golden Designs Seniors Art Fair will take place on Saturday, December 9, at Regardless (The Manley Centre), St. Andrew. This art and cultural gathering promises to be an unforgettable occasion, celebrating the creativity and talent of our cherished senior citizens.

Vendors will have the opportunity to secure a booth for $6,000, which includes essential amenities such as a table and chair. The fair aims to showcase a diverse range of talents, from painting and sculpture to crafts, textiles, books, and more. Seniors are encouraged to register by Friday, November 10 to secure their booth for the event.

"Our mission at Golden Designs is to engage and equip older adults through lifelong learning initiatives and empowering activities," said Shelly-Ann Thompson, Golden Designs’ Founder. "We firmly believe that creativity knows no age, and this event is the perfect platform for our seniors to shine."

To register for a booth or gather more information about the Golden Designs Seniors Art Fair, please contact us at 876-823-1808 or send an email to goldendesigns60@gmail.com.

This event is part of Golden Designs' commitment to enhancing the lives of senior citizens aged 60 and above. Regardless (The Manley Centre) has provided a wonderful space for the event, where seniors can not only display their creations but also enjoy the company of fellow artists and art enthusiasts. Golden Designs invites everyone to join in celebrating the creative spirit of the country’s seniors. Let's come together to support and applaud the talents of our older generation.

Golden Designs is an organisation committed to promoting active aging through the arts. We provide engaging activities for older adults, foster lifelong learning initiatives through painting, drawing, crocheting, computer/social media literacy, and host empowerment events for seniors. Our organisation is based at Regardless (The Manley Centre), the former home of National Hero Norman Manley and wife, Edna, and primarily serves individuals aged 60 and older.

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