More than a dozen artists with entries in nine categories were honored as winners in the annual Art is Ageless juried competition at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. The winners were celebrated at a reception in March.
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Heidi Beyer 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.”
For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.
Winners in the Farmington Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
- Best of Show: “Peacock Bob” by Juanita Rapp Wyman (painting)
- People’s Choice: “Angels Lost Wing” by Helen Kripplaben (needlework)
- Judge’s Choice:
- “Hush” by Janet Kraus (painting)
- “Moonlight Happenings in the Cornfield” by Jacque Jessen Brillos (painting)
- Christmas:
- Professional – “Enlighten” by Anita Alsup
- Amateur – “To Grandma & Grandpa’s for Christmas” by V. Ruth Horton
- Drawing:
- Professional – “Indian Corn” by Diane Dickerson
- Amateur – “Apple Basket” by Barbara Stanfield
- Fiber Arts:
- Professional – “Heart” by Diane Dickerson
- Amateur – “Adult Afghan” by Lucille Weiss
- Mixed Media/Crafts:
- Amateur – “After the Ball” by Phyllis Kluver
- Needlework:
- Amateur – “Angels Lost Wing” by Helen Kripplaben
- Painting:
- Professional – “Fourche a Duclos Valley Barn” by Anita Alsup
- Amateur – “Bear-y Interesting” by V. Ruth Horton
- Photography:
- Amateur – “Things in Life” by Iris Vincent
- Quilting:
- Amateur – “Underground Railroad” by Tena Prather
- Sculpture/3-D:
- Professional – “Rose Vases” by Betty Wood
- Amateur – “Sand-cast bird bath” by June Yoder
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.
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 Farmington 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.
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