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A decade ago, Rita Patterson probably wouldn’t have considered herself an artist—much less a painter. However, that all changed once she learned about PMMA’s Art is Ageless® program. “I didn’t do any painting at all until a friend of mine suggested I pa ...

All of us at Manor of the Plains will fondly remember local artist Patrycia Ann Herdon who passed away in June this year. A repeat participant in the Art is Ageless® program, we are grateful for her continued contributions and for sharing her creative tal ...

Linda Kobs’ career as an artist has taken many shapes and forms over the years and has utilized a wide variety of mediums. “My first love was oil painting,” said Linda. “Then I went into acrylics which was a lot faster because oil paints take so long to ...

John King is no newcomer to Art is Ageless®. The Emporia-based painter had a piece of his work featured on the cover of the competition’s 2017 calendar and has a “whole book of ribbons” to show for his past involvement. This year was different, though, a ...

If there’s one thing that’s consistent about Janice Hale’s art, it’s that it’s aways “different.” Different mediums. Different techniques. Different subject matter. A regular participant in PMMA’s Art is Ageless® competition, Janice has entered—and won— ...

Aberdeen Village resident Esther Minter has always found a way to keep busy with her hands. “Whenever the television was on, I would do everything from doodling to creating illuminations,” she shared. “One day, I started making things out of envelopes.” ...

Seven winning artists in Wichita Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2024 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®). “Christmas’ Glow,” a Christmas entry by Janet But ...

Local artists in Topeka Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2024 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®). “Forever American,” a Quilting entry by Peggy Shrewsbury, ...

Six winning artists in Salina Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2024 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®). “Steampunk Airship #2,” a Sculpture/3-D entry by Cra ...

Four winning artists in Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2024 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®). “Winter Fun,” a Painting entry by DeeAnn DuCote, “Ti ...