“Cottage by The Sea,” by Janice Miller.
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 Sharla Hopper, admissions and 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:
Painting-Amateur
- First- Cottage by The Sea, Janice Miller
- Second- Oh, NOOOOOOA, Sandy Banahasky
- Third- Hungry Fish, Ragena Bone
Painting-Professional
- First- Mountain Stream, Lyn E. Kirk
- Second- Flowers Outside, Joan Allen
- Third- Has Anybody Seen My Chicken, Mary Koogle
Drawing-Amateur
- First and Judges’ Choice- Pink Ladies, Janice Miller
- Second- Olivia, Linda Nichols
- Third- Cock of the Walk, Sandy Banahasky
Drawing- Professional
Best of Show- Derfelt Funeral Homes, Lyn E. Kirk
Quilted, Machine
- First- Double Dozen, Janice Miller
- Second- Embellished Quilted Wall Hanging, Juanita Shepard
Sculpture 3-D
- First- Wooden Bowl, Allan Sleeth
- Second- Wine Stopper, Mike Carson
- Third- Rosey the Pig, Joe Ann Burris
Photography-Professional
- First- Mean Green, Patricia Amos
- Second- Pretty in Purple, Jeannie Hannon
- Third- Sunflowers Swirls, Patricia Amos
Photography-Amateur
- First- Cactus Wren, Gary D. Brennecke
- Second- In Sync, Joyce Magers
- Third- Northern Cardinal, Gary D. Brennecke
Mixed Media/Crafts Amateur
- First and People’s Choice- Stroke of A Pen, Patricia Ringle
- Second- Hot Sand-Cool Feet Stroke of a Pen, Nancy Korinek
- Third- Bolt Action Pens, Mike Carson
Mixed Media/Crafts Professional
- First- Fun Bunny, Joan Allen
- Second- 3 Dimension Blocks, Dorothy Jefferies
- Third – Contemporary Design, Dorothy Jefferies
Christmas-Amateur
- First- Sierra Elegant Beauty Pen, Mike Carson
- Second- Crocheted Candy Bowls, Carol Sneddon
Christmas-Professional
- First- December Blooms, Joan Allen
Fiber Arts
- First- Red Christmas Afghan, Carol Sneddon
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.
For more information about Parsons Presbyterian Manor, contact Sharla Hopper at 620-717-4030 or send us an email.
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