Fox5 News at 5pm featured the Carter Burden Network on their New York Minute segment. Friday, June 21, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. was the opening day of a special exhibit featuring stunning artwork by Carter Burden Network older East Harlem residents at East Harlem's cultural center El Barrio’s Artspace PS109. Called Covello@PS109 Making Art Work, the installation runs from Friday June 21, 2019 – Sunday, June 30, 2019.
The week and weekend leading up to Memorial Day, historically known as Fleet Week honors the members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. This year, members of all three branches visited the Carter Burden Luncheon Club and Senior Program to volunteer with our meal service team. United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard service men and women prepared and served lunch to Carter Burden Network seniors.
The June issue of AARP featured the Carter Burden Gallery in Chelsea. Our very own gallery artist, Marilyn Church, was photographed by Jerome Sessini in her studio for the print magazine. The gallery features painters, sculptures, photographers, and mixed media artists all ages 60 and up. The goal is to create a dialogue with the arts community. We believe that older, lesser-known artists must not be overlooked due to age or decreased marketability in the current art scene. This year is the gallery's 10th anniversary, and we are thrilled to showcase and support a vibrant community of re-emerging artists.
NY 1 reports the Carter Burden Luncheon Club & Senior Program was visited by Cafe Boulud’s Executive Chef Aaron Bludorn, Sous Chef Jerrod Zifchak, and Pastry Chef Shaun Velez!. As part of the Carter Burden Network’s Senior Week in celebration of National Older American’s Month, the seniors enjoyed an amazing gourmet meal of Beef Daube Provençal with Polenta, Ratatouille, and an Arugula Salad followed by a dessert of Strawberry Shortcake. Our longtime supporters, Macy’s, had staff come and assist with serving.
Our Associate Executive Director and Gallery Director, Marlena Vaccaro, was recently featured in the Gotham Gigs column of Crain’s New York Business. The article “Time is on Their Side,” highlights the important work Vaccaro does at the Carter Burden Gallery, which features professional artists ages 60 and up. Writer, Catherine Curan describes Vaccaro’s process of installing exhibitions that showcase NYC re-emerging professional artists.
More than 3,400 volunteers – including more than 850 who give their time through corporate social responsibility programs – provided more than 35,000 hours of service in 2018, helping vulnerable older New Yorkers who participate in programs and services at the Carter Burden Network (CBN), a leader in aging services in New York City. On April 11, 2019, CBN honored the contributions of this army of dedicated volunteers at a special event during National Volunteer Week (April 7-13, 2019).
