'It was a lovely trip' - Care home in Eastbourne celebrates International Artist Day by visiting local gallery
An Eastbourne care home celebrated International Artist Day by visiting Towner Gallery.
Residents at Maris View care home in Eastbourne celebrated International Artist Day, which was on Sunday, October 25, by spending the afternoon at The Towner Gallery.
International Artist Day is a global celebration focused on creativity and appreciation of expression through all art forms.
On their tour of The Towner Gallery, the residents the able to admire the art on display and also read about the pieces that inspired them. Resident Vivien Roots said: “I really appreciate good art and the detail that goes into the pieces that are created. I was very grateful for the opportunity to visit The Towner Gallery; it was a lovely trip.”
May Powell, the General Manager at Maris View, added: “Experiences like these are important in every day life at Maris View. They support our residents to maintain their hobbies and interests, and to stay connected to our community.
“The Towner Gallery was a very popular trip, and we’ll certainly be back for another visit.”