Rolla Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

Best of Show (amateur) by Will Freeze,“Paint Brush C.A.”

Rolla 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 Lyn Joelle Freeland, 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 Rolla Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

• Best of Show (professional): Ellen Reynolds, “View From the Drive”
• Best of Show (amateur): Will Freeze, “Paint Brush C.A.”
• Judges Choice (professional): Sandra Ford, “Chair with Pizzazz”
• Judges Choice (amateur): Bernice Nelson, “Dresden Urn”
• People’s Choice: Betty Womack, “Looking for a Ride”
• Christmas (amateur): Agnes Mitchell, “Christmas Cards”
• Drawing (amateur): Carol Jessop, “Rhine River Castle”
• Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Sandra Ford, “Floral Table”
• Needlework (amateur): Barbara Ford, “Tatted Baby’s Cap”
• Painting (professional): Jacquelyn Wynn, “Lavender Lilacs”
• Painting (amateur): Lucille Kinder, “Sandy Creek Bridge”
• Photography (professional): George Karr, “Smith and Wesson”
• Quilting (amateur): Senior Sit & Sew, “Pastel Hexagon Lap Quilt”
• Sculpture/3-D (professional): August Garver, “Large Mouth Bass”

Best of Show (professional) by Ellen Reynolds,“View From the Drive.”

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 Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. The program encourages Rolla 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.