Quality Improvement
Art from the Heart
FHCA members are committed to providing quality care and quality of life for our state’s frail elders and individuals with disabilities. Our members have many positive stories to share, and FHCA is dedicated to promoting the positive image of long term care by bringing those positive stories to the forefront. FHCA's Art from the Heart program was created in 2006 to recognize the vibrant spirits and creative abilities of residents of FHCA member nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida. Artwork created by nursing home and ALF residents of all ages is collected each year, affording residents the opportunity to demonstrate their own unique talent and enthusiasm for life. Some have been creating art their entire lives, while others have recently discovered their artistic talents thanks to activity and enrichment programs in member facilities. Collected works are displayed in our virtual Art from the Heart Gallery below, with signature pieces selected for display at Florida’s Capitol, the Museum of Florida History and FHCA special events. FHCA also develops holiday cards, note cards and other promotional pieces which are available for purchase for anyone interested in celebrating art and life.
2011 Art from the Heart Program
View our Art from the Heart Web Gallery
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Meet some of the past Artists
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Richard Lesser 59-year old Richard Lesser is a well-known wildlife artist who was raised in Miami, Fl. He attended the University of Miami, where he studied architecture and fine art. His paintings and other artwork have been shown internationally. His “Bengal Tiger” was the featured artwork on the cover of the 2010 Art from the Heart calendar. Mr. Lesser resides at Catalina Health Care, a 120-bed quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Daytona Beach.
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Rebecca Hardy Rebecca Hardy is 95 years young. Born in Washington, DC, she spent her early years studying at the Corcoran Gallery before moving to Jacksonville, Fl., in 1972, when she became a member of the prestigious Florida Watercolor Society. Today, she resides at Windsor Manor in Starke, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility known for the quality of its nursing care and extensive rehabilitative services. Her “At Rest” painting is the featured artwork for October. |
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