Parsons Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

Best of Show Spalted Wood Pin Oak Bowl by Jerg Frogley.

Parsons Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless^® juried competition.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Terry Lillie, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”

Winners in the Parsons Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

• Best of Show: Jerg Frogley, Spalted Wood Pin Oak Bowl
• People’s Choice: Patricia Ringle, Emmett Kelly, “The Tramp”
• Christmas (professional or amateur): John Stone, Manger Stained Glass
• Drawing (amateur):  Patricia Ringle, Emmett Kelly, “The Tramp”
• Fiber Arts (amateur): Mary Koogle, Hand Knitted Scarf
• Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Irene Elmore, Locomotive Stained Glass
• Mixed Media/Crafts (professional):  Lyn E. Kirk, Master Painter Clowning Around
• Needlework (amateur):  Nita Billman, Antimacatssar
• Painting (amateur):  Janice Miller, I’m Late For A Very Important Date
• Painting (professional): Lyn E. Kirk, Winter On The Farm
• Photography (amateur): Judith Wells, Grand Falls, Joplin, MO
• Photography (professional): Jeannie Hannon, Goin’ South
• Quilting (amateur):  Joy Bruce, You Can’t See The Forest For The Trees
• Quilting (professional): Georgia Greninger, Raggedy Edged Quilted Jacket
• Sculpture/3-D (amateur):  Jerg Frogley, Spalted Wood Pin Oak Bowl

Amateur Drawing of Emmett Kelly’s “The Tramp,” by Patricia Ringle.

Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.

Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.

Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Parsons Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.