Aged care provider Arcare has revealed the winners for its second annual card art competition, with six winning artworks emerging from close to 200 paintings, sketches, watercolours, photos, and craft projects.
The competition, open to residents across Arcare’s 45 aged care homes in NSW, Queensland, and Victoria, aims to select designs for the operator’s 2021-22 greeting card range.
- All Occasion: Paul Oon, Arcare Glenhaven
- Season’s Greetings: Pamela Walsh, Arcare Kanwal
- Birthday: Iris Soloman, Arcare Surrey Hills (pictured top)
- Get Well: Tony Laroche, Arcare Parkwood
Mental Health: Duree Merkel, Arcare Keysborough- Gratitude: Linda Woodward, Arcare Logan Reserve (pictured right)
According to CEO Colin Singh, the competition has become an annual source of pride and accomplishment for Arcare residents.
“The aim was to celebrate the creativity within our Arcare communities and showcase the unique skills and talents of our residents.
“Residents have really enjoyed participating in the competition, and they are excited to see their own designs printed on our 2021 Christmas cards and 2022 Greeting cards. Hopefully these cards are something that they can keep and share with their families and friends,” he said.
The six winners received more than 400 public votes, and their designs are now on display on the Arcare website.
