Lawrence Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

Lawrence Presbyterian Manor hosted a reception in February to honor the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Angela Fonseca, 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.”

Awards were given to four artists in six categories, plus Best in Show. Winners in the juried competition were:

• Best in Show (professional): Jewel Willhite, “Onions”
• Best in Show (amateur): Jack Royce Smithson, “Architectural Modern”
• Christmas (amateur): Jack Royce Smithson, “Christmas Tree with Gifts”
• Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Jack Royce Smithson, “Coffee & Raindrops”
• Painting (professional): Jewel Willhite, “Onions”
• Painting (amateur): Jack Royce Smithson, “Architectural Modern”
• Quilting (amateur): Kathy Bruner, “Baby Quilt”
• Sculpture/3-D (professional): Carole Peters, “Kaw River Critter”

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.

For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Lawrence 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.

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.