Parsons Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

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

“What a delight it is to see so much great artwork right here in our community!” said Sharla Hopper, marketing director. “We have a proud tradition of encouraging the arts in and around Parsons, and Art is Ageless is a great way to showcase local talent.”

Winners in the Art is Ageless juried competition were:

• Best of Show: Janice Miller, “It’s Just a Stone’s Throw”
• Judges Choice: Carolyn Kennett, “Sculptured Blue Vase”
• People’s Choice: Dorothy Jeffries, “Layered Glass Landscape”
• Christmas (professional): Joan Allen, “Merry Mary”
• Christmas (amateur): Nancy Korinek, “Rustic Christmas Tree”
• Drawing (amateur): Patricia Ringle, “Memories”
• Fiber Arts (professional): Joan Allen, “I Love Red”
• Fiber Arts (amateur): Ardis Novotny, “Baby Afghan”
• Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Joan Allen, “Leaves of Color”
• Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Linda Nichols, “Sir Hop’s A’Lot”
• Needlework (amateur): Betty Olmsted, “Antique Buttons”
• Painting (professional): Lyn Kirk, “Snow Sliding”
• Painting (amateur): Janice Miller, “It’s Just a Stone’s Throw”
• Photography (professional): Max Good, “Conflict”
• Photography (amateur): Eweleen Good, “Fall of the Ginkgo”
• Quilting (amateur): June Taylor, “Postage Stamp”
• Sculpture/3-D (professional): Charlean Wilson, “Four Generations of Baby Fashions”
• Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Hugh Charles, “Claro Walnut Table”

Joan Allen poses with her winning artwork, which won various categories in this year’s Art is Ageless competition.

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. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.

The 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.