Farmington Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

Best of Show (professional): Anita Alsup’s “Thoughtful”

Farmington Presbyterian Manor recently announced the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless^® juried competition.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Anne Allen, 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.”

Judge’s Choice (professional): Joyce Pierson’s “Blue Woven Jacket”

Winners in the Farmington Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

Best of Show (professional): Anita Alsup, “Thoughtful”
Judge’s Choice (professional): Joyce Pierson, “Blue Woven Jacket”
People’s Choice (professional): Anita Alsup, “Joyful”
People’s Choice (amateur): Dorothy McClanahan, “Snowy and Friends”
Christmas (professional): Iris Vincent, “Gathering Place”
Christmas (amateur): Dorothy McClanahan, “Snowy and Friends”
Drawing (professional): Victoria Cummings, “Fresh Bales”
Drawing (amateur): Lucille Butchart, “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Fiber Arts (professional): Joyce Pierson, “Scandinavian Sisters”
Fiber Arts (amateur): Mary Beck, “Flower Garden”
Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Dianne Dickerson, “Green Thumb Collage”
Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Florence Harp, “See Me”
Needlework (amateur): Mary Beck, “Mexican Pillow”
Painting (professional): Vada Galvan, “The Maestros Duet”
Painting (amateur): DeeAnne Hansen, “The Dandy”
Photography (professional): Juanita Wyman, “Train Along Zell Road”
Photography (amateur): Wanda Webb, “Winter Water”
Sculpture/3-D (professional): E. Dean Burns, “Balancing the Scroll”
Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Florence Harp, “Grape Nuts”

People’s Choice (professional): Anita Alsup’s “Joyful”

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 are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. The 2021 calendar marks the 40^th anniversary for the Art is Ageless program.

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 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.