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Amy Henderson - Founder of The Geezer Gallery ~ Portland, Oregon
Ms. Henderson has won the hearts and minds of many senior artists. Her efforts are never self-serving and she is always thinking of the elderly as the people she wants to serve. Her passion is contagious to everyone who meets her. Nominated by Michael Johnson. http://www.geezergallery.com.
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Ms. Amy Henderson is the Founder of The Geezer Gallery, a non-profit organization that seeks to challenge ageist thinking and stereotypes by providing opportunities for older adults to participate in the creative arts for both financial profit and personal edification.
Ms. Henderson’s desire to create a platform supporting artistic endeavors for older adults led her to study the psycho-social aspects of aging at Marylhurst University, culminating in a Master of Arts degree in 2009. For the past two years, Ms. Henderson has worked to develop relationships with elder artists and others interested in the vision of The Geezer Gallery.
Due to Ms. Henderson’s passionate investment of time and energy, enthusiasm for The Geezer Gallery is growing and the goal of opening a brick-and-mortar art gallery featuring the fine art of elder artists is close to being realized. Ms. Henderson deserves to be acknowledged for her trailblazing work.
Portland Art Spark Spotlights The Geezer Gallery And Elders In Action
January 23, Portland Contemporary Art ExaminerRachael Lorenz
Portland Art Spark took a step beyond simply networking with others involved in the arts. Thursday night The Art Bar spotlight was on The Geezer Gallery founder and president Amy Henderson, and development director Brenda Morgan from Elders In Action.
Painters Madeline Meza Janovec and Janet Louvau Holt, contributing members of The Geezer Gallery, encouraged attendees to pick up a paintbrush and make art. “Just do it,” Louvau Holt announced to those passing by, indicating the paintbrushes, paint and paper on the table beside her, all the while adding paint to her own canvas. “Anyone can paint.” more>>
   
The Portland Upside FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Artist champions importance of art at any age.
By Rachael Lorenz
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Janet Louvau Holt will be exhibiting her artwork to benefit The Geezer Gallery’s art therapy and instructional programs for seniors.
“You don’t have to give up just because you have a different number after your name,” says Janet Louvau Holt, one of the many accomplished senior artists on The Geezer Gallery roster for shows in the near future.
The Geezer Gallery envisions a future where each and every senior can create and experience joy through the arts, a future where becoming an elder is a process of positive change and new possibilities.
Janet’s words encourage senior citizens of the greater Portland area who will be given the opportunity to experience this exciting new way of growing old through art.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity,” she adds, knowing that part of the proceeds from the sale of her paintings will go to fund The Geezer Gallery’s art therapy and instructional programs.
http://www.geezergallery.com
COMMENT & VOTE BELOW
(2983) Views (51) Comments 
Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:44 PM
Amy is a caring visionary, whose mission to bring art to all older adults is absolutely inspiring. Unleash the geezer!
Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:11 PM
Very important work she is doing. Bravo!
Friday, January 22, 2010 6:45 AM
I am so very proud of you. Love Mike
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:52 PM
Go Amy!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:29 AM
Amy 's commitment to changing agist thinking is surpassed only by her passion for making life better for the individual elders she encounters in her life. She and her team are unwaveringly following her business plans to develop an art gallery that will feature elder artists, and provide programs of art and art therapy to the community. Creative activity contributes to cultural innovation, personal well-being and so much more. Amy Henderson is working day and night to make life better for elders. As Elders in Action's partner in Grand Works Northwest Art Festival coming in May 2010, her firey spirit and connection to elders and elder artists is contributing hugely to make this fundraising event a success. She's got our suppport 100%!
Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:26 AM
Amy, Congratulations !!
Sunday, January 31, 2010 10:53 PM
Amy has a vision for The Geezer Gallery and is passionately, committed to making it happen. She is changing the way that society looks at creativity and aging. Support her and Elders in Action on May 22 at the Grand Works Norhtwest Art Festival which will be celebrating creativity in aging.
Monday, February 01, 2010 1:00 AM
Amy is a dynamo! Her vision, passion and tenacity are stellar --- and an inspiration to our community. I heartily vote for Amy for this award!!!
Monday, February 01, 2010 6:32 PM
Ms Henderson is a remarkable woman. Her ability to communicate her ideas, her concern for the elderly, and the ability to balance her private life with her business life makes her the perfect person to be able to not only be successful in this endeavor, but create an environment where seniors will thrive. It is rare in our society to find someone who has a vision for senior citizens. It is rarer to find someone who is willing to give so much of her life to living her beliefs. In many cultures the elderly are revered. In our culture in the last 50 to 100 years the trend of neglecting our elders has led to a disconnect from them. This has led to alienation with many giving up on life. There are those seniors who have no family left or are in the position of not knowing what family have because of the generations lost between. A great grandmother may not know her great grand children because of the loss of her family between them. All the children know is that they have some old lady or man some where that they are related to. These fountains of knowledge and wisdom sit in nursing homes waiting for the end. Amy has found a way to give life back to the aging. With life comes revitalization of the person. They have purpose again and though they may not have a biological family they gain new friends who become like family. There is a common thread established through art. They are not longer inactive, lonely, or unproductive. We all want to leave a legacy. Not through The Geezer Gallery their creativity through art will be remembered by those who come to visit the gallery long after they has passed on. Ms Henderson is deserving of this award not because of who she is, but for the ground breaking work she is doing allowing our elders some dignity and connection for the rest of their lives.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:46 PM
Tell your friends to vote for Amy!
Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:49 AM
Amy has the energy, vision and passion to carry her mission to greatness Keep up the momentum for creating a better world for seniors!
Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:52 AM
Amy's focus and commitment to shifting ageism toward valuing the the wisdom of our elders has stirred interest and enthusiasm in the Portland community. Because of her efforts there is a real movement building. I enthusiastically vote for Amy for this award.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:54 AM
Amy is unstoppable!
# Kirsten Gauthier-Newbury
Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:58 AM
I could not think of a more qualified alumna of Marylhurst University who exemplifies our mission so beautifully: "Marylhurst emphasizes the uniqueness and dignity of each person"... and "seeks to aid students in advancing their goals for responsible participation in a rapidly changing world by pursuing, and encouraging its students to pursue, the ideals of competence, leadership and service." Amy is using her many talents, passion and vision to make the world a better place through the honoring of our elders. Amy is a force to be reckoned with! She is so deserving of this recognition. Congratulations Amy!
Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:07 AM
I have been a friend, classmate, and colleague of Amy's for some time now. She is a dedicated and progressive visionary whose work is changing life for the better not only for seniors, but all the generations who benefit from the wisdom of seniors. Go Amy!!
Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:12 AM
I'm inspired by Amy's creativity, sensitivity, and tenacity.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:20 AM
Leadership among the Adults 50+ generation is vital to a strong and sustainable community. We salute Amy for her efforts in bringing new perspectives on art from an energetic group at Geezer Gallery.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:24 AM
Congrats. to you Amy! Keep on keeping on! Dreams do come true! Love, Nancy & Mtich
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:27 AM
I met Amy when she had a display of the Geezer Gallery at our multicultural Colored Pencils event. I sat with her and enjoyed hearing and understanding the vision and goal of The Geezer Gallery. I work in healthcare and I think this gallery not only provides a platform for our senior citizens to honor their history and their talent, but also a place where the spirit continues to thrive. I don't belive this country honors our seniors but with this kind of work, we begin to change the way we view our seniors, shaping our culture into a more reverent and peaceful society. I wish all the best for Amy and all of her hard work and dedication.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:32 AM
Congrats. to you Amy! Keep on keeping on! Dreams do come true! Love, Nancy & Mitch
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:56 AM
Without a doubt Amy Henderson is our Portland Angel. She has a depth of awareness of the needs of older adults. Her mission is to change the paradigm of ageism, from discrimination and prejudice against our elders to respect and open-mindedness. Amy spear heading the Geezer Gallery is the vehicle to create the momentum of change. Amy knows The Geezer Gallery is the impetus to develop and implement programs of art and art therapy throughout the senior community. Her extraordinary insights into the senior artist’s creative process and need to express it, inspires seniors to believe in themselves and to celebrate the never ending need to create. We residents of the Willamette View Retirement Community have experienced firsthand Amy’s has a skill of bringing together older adults and working to understand aging and the creative process through discussions, exhibits and friendships. Compassion and empathy reflects in Amy’s unending drive to reach her mission.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:05 PM
Offering creative outlets for seniors to share their talents, helps to counter-act the unhealthy emphasis on eternal youth in our society. it's a problem which effects us all, and is worth our support. Amy deserves our applause!
Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:14 PM
Amy is a perfect candidate for this award. SHe has been an inspiration in leading the creativity and aging movement in Portland Oregon. Elders in Action is delighted to work with her and the Geezer Galley in the upcoming Grand Works Northwest Art Festival to be held May 22, 2010 at the Mark Building, 1119 SW Park Ave. Portland.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:51 PM
Amy absolutely deserves this nomination! This past year, she has helped me in culminating ideas and given valuable information in composing my Masters Thesis at Marylhurst. I agree with the others that she is truly inspiring and a visionary regarding older adults who decide to pursue the arts. Above all, she is a wonderful friend. Bravo, Amy! Kelley :)
Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:17 PM
Amy has boundless energy and is a real inspiration. She's taken a social concern (helping people as they age) and transformed it into something fun and exciting. Geezer Gallery, her brainchild, isn't a preachy organization that discusses how art is good for people as they age. It *shows* our community by example, showcasing people who are art professionals and those who have talent waiting to blossom. Through her enthusiasm, vision and energy, she and her merry band of Geezers suck people in and transforms them into converts. For example, I first heard about the Gallery through one of my programs. Rachel and she convinced me Portland had to have it and that I had to help. Congratulations, Amy! Well done.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:46 PM
It was evident from our first meeting that Amy was/is incredibly passionate about positively influencing the field of aging. Through her creative and enduring spirit The Geezer Gallery is gaining momentum towards becoming fully realized. The impact of her endeavor(s) will be profound and I am honored to call her my friend and colleague. She is committed to those who believe in The Geezer Gallery and works with integrity, compassion and great vision.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:59 PM
Amy has boundless energy and is a real inspiration. She's taken a social concern (helping people as they age) and transformed it into something fun and exciting. Geezer Gallery, her brainchild, isn't a preachy organization that discusses how art is good for people as they age. It *shows* our community by example, showcasing people who are art professionals and those who have talent waiting to blossom. Through her enthusiasm, vision and energy, she and her merry band of Geezers suck people in and transforms them into converts. For example, I first heard about the Gallery through one of my programs. Rachel and she convinced me Portland had to have it and that I had to help. Congratulations, Amy! Well done.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:55 PM
Currently, our society celebrates those who are the most selfish, self consumed and negative among us. The selfless, the giving, the positive, the dreamers of dreams for a better day for everyone are rarely recognized. Yet they are the ones who truly run the engine of civilization for the good. And future generations may say we are like this now because they blazed the trail then. Amy Henderson is one such dreamer (and here in Oregon we love dreamers) for the good, for the possible, for the ennobling and higher callings of our culture. She is one such pioneer.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 7:55 PM
I hope I am casting a vote for Amy because I don't see a button to click to make sure it is entered. Good luck, Amy! I hope all these warm thoughts are coming your way.
Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:14 PM
Amy is one of the most inspiring people i know. I fully support her mission and how the best for the Geezer Gallery. GO AMY!!!!
Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:01 PM
Amy Henderson is an inspiration to everyone who meets her. I vote for her!
Friday, February 05, 2010 9:16 AM
My husband and I are proud sponsors of the The Geezer Gallery. We admire and respect Amy's unswerving integrity, passionate mission, and sincere devotion to awaken and enlighten our community to the untapped sage creativity and wisdom of our immensely talented senior citizens. Both of us enthusiastically endorse and hope you will seriously consider voting for, Amy Henderson.
Friday, February 05, 2010 9:57 AM
Congrats. Amy! Dreams do come true! Keep on keeping on! Love, Nancy & Mitch www.mitchellf.com
Friday, February 05, 2010 11:14 AM
I recently met Amy and was amazed by the breadth of her vision, passion, and commitment to the Geezer Gallery's goals to empower senior citizens to realize the gifts that lie within them and to give them the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community around them. As an older person myself, I understand how easily one can feel out of place in what often seems like a youth-driven culture. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Amy in such a remarkable and compassionate enterprise. Her commitment, hard work, education, business and organizational skills and, most of all, her passion, make her an individual more than worthy of this award. She has my enthusiastic vote.
Friday, February 05, 2010 11:49 AM
Amy works hard to insure that older adults have a chance to explore the arts so that their inspiration can be released. A vote for Amy is a well placed vote!
Friday, February 05, 2010 1:07 PM
Yeah Amy! Her commitment to the elderly is a breath of fresh air! Her provactive work keeps people talking and the conversation of aging alive and well in a enviornment that is accepting, innovative and life altering in so many positive ways! Good job Amy...
Friday, February 05, 2010 3:03 PM
Amy has a vision to reach the largest growing but most overlooked portion of society, the elderly, who paid their dues to enable us to have the life we enjoy today.
Friday, February 05, 2010 5:46 PM
Bringing out the creativity in aging.....the ARTS are ALIVE!!! We are of the gerontological family who advocates holistically for the total life course! Amy is the real deal, her enthusiasm is contagious - she is a compassionate lady, beautiful inside and out.....an undeniable ANGEL to humanity for sure. I have been blessed to be a colleague at Marylhurst U for these past 4 years with her. SHINE ON MS. AMY!!!
Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:39 AM
Amy's work and mission are integral to the evolution of our changing perception of the contributions of elders in society. The creative arts, especially, are enhanced by the collaborative works supported and encouraged through Geezer Gallery. I applaud Amy and all the rest who have given so much of their time and love to this project.
Saturday, February 06, 2010 6:34 PM
Wonderful project. I'm a "geezer" beginning to study drawing. Maybe I'll find a place in the Geezer Gallery wall one day...
Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:04 PM
Amy is a vibrant young woman who has spoken to our women's educational group about her class work and how she developed her ideas for working with seniors and developing their artistic possibilities. She has carried out this work with love, integrity, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:52 PM
Amy is doing awesome work. We older geezers certaninly have a friend in her.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:50 PM
Thumbs up for AMY!!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:36 AM
Amy Henderson certainly has my vote. She was the keynote speaker at our PEO Reciprocity Event in Corvallis, OR and did a super job in her presentation of the Geezer Gallery.
Friday, February 12, 2010 11:41 AM
Amy's committment to her community is unparalleled. We are so very proud to call Amy one of our own. Karen Pederson University Communications Marylhurst University
Friday, February 12, 2010 4:58 PM
Truly brilliant, dedicated, caring --- deserving of this honor.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:05 PM
Amy Henderson's work is essential...sweetly shifting our perceptions about aging. Someday, when I'm very old, happy and appreciated, I expect that I will be thanking her for the contributions she has made for all of us.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:25 AM
A month ago I submitted my vote and highly praised Amy for her dedication and for being on the cutting edge for recognizing elder artists and encourage them to continue to tap into their creative talents. Wondering where in the internet space my vote landed!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1:00 PM
Maybe I'm biased, but Amy is most worthy of this award--she's my angel daughter.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:05 AM
She has boundless energy and is a real inspiration. She's taken a social concern (helping people as they age) and transformed it into something fun and exciting. Geezer Gallery, her brainchild, isn't a preachy organization that discusses how art is good for people as they age. It *shows* our community by example, showcasing people who are art professionals and those who have talent waiting to blossom. Through her enthusiasm, vision and energy, she and her merry band of Geezers suck people in and transforms them into converts. For example, I first heard about the Gallery through one of my programs. Rachel and she convinced me Portland had to have it and that I had to help.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:20 PM
Yeah Amy!!!!! You rock! Judith
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