Formerly Homeless Artist’s Work Boston City Hall (Event Over)

BOSTON — Less than two years ago, Peter Phelps, 80, did not have walls of his own on which to hang his artwork. Now, thanks to Hearth, a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly, Phelps has his own apartment in which to create his masterpieces and his art will be on exhibit at Boston’s City Hall in a one-man show.  

Phelps’ framed works of abstract watercolors and inks will be on display from Thursday, Aug. 14 through Friday, Sept. 5 in City Hall’s Piemonte Room. Exhibit areas are open to the public Monday through Friday, except Labor Day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For additional information about the art exhibit contact Jenny Hibbard, at ( 617) 369-1565 or email jhibbard@hearth-home.org. To learn more about Hearth, visit www.hearth-home.org, or call 617-369-1550.

About Hearth

In 1991, Hearth began as a seven-woman committee with a singular goal: to end elder homelessness. Today, Hearth operates seven residential sites within the Greater Boston area providing service-enriched housing to elders in need of permanent homes. Hearth has placed over a thousand homeless and at risk elders in affordable housing opportunities in and around the City of Boston.   Hearth’s model of services includes the development of new permanent affordable housing for formerly homeless elders, community outreach, research, and advocacy. Focused on needs of older citizens, Hearth provides a nationally recognized model for ending elder homelessness. For more information, visit www.hearth-home.org , or call 617-369-1550.