90-Year-Old Artist's Paintings Find New Homes Nationwide

In 2025, 90-year-old Barbara Quart's lifelong passion for art has resulted in an impressive collection of 400 paintings. After retiring 30 years ago, Barbara was able to devote herself to painting almost daily, honing her skills and developing a distinctive style.

However, as Barbara's health declined after a cancer diagnosis in March 2025, she grew concerned about the fate of her artwork. Recognizing the value of her mother's paintings, Barbara's daughter Alissa Quart, an author and executive director, has taken on the task of finding new homes for the artworks.

Alissa has been selling and donating the paintings to a variety of people, including her friends, her mother's cleaning woman, and even random individuals in her apartment building and upstate New York. The project has given Alissa a deeper appreciation for her mother's artistic vision, as she now sees the world through Barbara's eyes when visiting the places she painted.

The new owners of the paintings have been enthusiastic, with Alissa receiving photos of the artworks displayed in their homes. This has been a source of joy for Barbara, who is delighted to see her paintings become a part of someone else's life. As Alissa continues her mission to preserve her mother's artistic legacy, Barbara's paintings are finding new homes and appreciative owners across the country.