WATERBURY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY HOSTS YOUNGEST ARTIST EVER

Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary Inc. is hosting artist Chace Bogues, a fifth grader art protégé from Rotella Magnet School.

Though Chace is only 10 years old he shows great promise as an artist. His art focuses on sketching, largely landscapes, some of which come from his imagination.

Chace has already earned two awards at school and his work has seen great success. Chace’s exhibit in the Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary Art Gallery included 30 paintings, 14 of which sold within the first few weeks. Chace’s artwork will be on display until the end of April.

Chace started painting when he was 3 years old and spends most of his time drawing with led and colored pencils or painting with acrylic paint. Chace said he paints and draws every day. Creating is something that brings him joy. He can challenge himself to paint something from his imagination with his eyes closed.

Chace lives in Waterbury with his parents, older sister Sydney and younger brother Jaxson, two pets, a Flemish Giant rabbit and breaded dragon.

About the Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary Inc.:

The Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes the health and well-being of our community in partnership with Waterbury Hospital and other community organizations. The oldest of its kind in Connecticut, the Auxiliary was created soon after Waterbury Hospital opened its doors. The Auxiliary also raises funds from the Gift Shop at Waterbury Hospital, the Waterbury Hospital Art Corridor. The auxiliary also sponsors special programs for children such as knitted gifts for newborns at the Waterbury Hospital Family Birthing Center. Since 1990 the Auxiliary has provided scholarships to students in the community pursuing health related education.