Aberdeen Heights recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. The art was judged by two volunteers from the St Louis Artist Guild.
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Vicky Weibel, lifestyle coordinator. “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 Aberdeen Heights Art is Ageless juried competition were:
Best in Show: Alice Burns, Rebirth of the Egg
Photography:
- 1st: Emmett Kaelble, Autumn on the Meramec
- 2nd: Martha Kaelble, Autumn Retreat
- 3rd: Emmett Kaelble, The Old Mill Stream
Mixed Media:
- 1st: Ed Wakefield, Stick Art of Eagle
Fiber Arts:
- 1st: Carolyn Rath, Contemplating the Cosmos
3D / Sculpture:
- 1st: Alice Burns, Rebirth Of The Egg
- 2nd: Dorothy Mill, Pottery, Grouping of Vases
Needle Work/ Knitting:
- 1st: Diane Hootman, Patchwork Knitted Throw
Paintings of Different Medias:
- 1st: Martha Kaelble, Alley Spring Mill
- 2nd: Otto (Bunny) Broeder, Barn
- 3rd: Otto (Bunny) Broeder, Novascotia
- Honorable Mention: Ruddy Catanzaro, Gondolas Moored in Venice Italy
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 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 Aberdeen Heights 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.
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