Groton Artists Win Awards at State Show

Groton artists Barbara Badstubner, Shirley Man and Peg McWade earned awards at "We Celebrate Freedom," the Massachusetts Senior Art Show at at the Commonwealth Museum in Boston Sept. 28.

Pictured left to right: Artists Barbara Badstubner, Shirley Man, and Peg McWade and Groton COA Director Kathy Shelp at the Commonwealth Senior Art Show Awards Reception in Boston at the Commonwealth Museum on Sept. 28.  "We Celebrate Freedom" was the theme of the show, sponsored by William F Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Badstubner, Man and McWade each entered an original piece.  Badstubner and McWade earned honorable mentions and Man was awarded a first place ribbon. There were one hundred and eighteen entries by senior citizens from forty-eight Massachusetts cities and towns, including the three from Groton. 

Groton's Council on Aging introduced the artists to the show, delivered their artwork to the Commonwealth Museum and provided transportation to the awards ceremony.  Congratulations to Barbara, Shirley and Peg!