Clay Center Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

People’s Choice “Child’s Prayer,” by Dorothy Urban.

Clay Center 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 Heather Germann, 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 Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

• Best of Show: Shirley Pfizenmaier, “Peonies and Delphiniums” counted cross stitch
• People’s Choice:  Dorothy Urban, “Child’s Prayer” needlework
• Christmas (amateur): Shirley Pfizenmaier, Chickadees felt Christmas stocking
• Fiber Arts (amateur): Bessie Lilley, “Star Doily”
• Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur):  Dorothy Parry, “Scherenschnette” (paper cutting)
• Needlework (amateur): Dorothy Urban, “Pledge of Allegiance” cross stitch/embroidery
• Painting (amateur):  Lorene Peterson, “Peaceful Pasture”
• Photography (amateur):  Verna Lee Musselman, “Fireworks”
• Quilting (amateur):  Billie Swenson, “Quilted Heart Circle”

Mixed Media/Crafts “Scherenschnette,” by Dorothy Urban.

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.

Photography “Fireworks,” by Verna Lee Musselman.

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.

Painting “Peaceful Pasture,” by Lorene Peterson.

Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Clay Center 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.