ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A nonprofit is doing its part to help senior artists support themselves. Blue Portal began in 1978 to give older citizens a creative purpose through art.
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On Saturday, they have helped more than 4,000 senior artists sell their work, bringing nearly $4 million to the local senior community. “We charge them nothing; there is no cost for them being in here. So, it is a totally unique program,” says Sally Ruscitti with the store.
All of the artists are New Mexico residents. Blue Portal is a philanthropic program, funded by a national nonprofit, the Assistance League…