The winners in the annual Art is Ageless juried competition were honored with a reception in March at Wichita Presbyterian Manor.
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Amy Watson, marketing director for the Manor. “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.”
Both professional and amateur artists entered original work in 14 categories. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.
Winners in the Wichita Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
- Best of Show (professional):
- Elizabeth Corbett – “Kansas High-Rise”
- Best of Show (amateur):
- Maris Simmons – “Iris A Glow”
- Painting (professional):
- 1st Hope Just – “My Clematis”
- 2nd Sue Vautravers – “Prairie Wind”
- 3rd Chuck Roach – “Big Red”
- Painting (amateur):
- 1st Mary Davis – “A Tranquil Winter Day”
- 2nd Bernie Maczka – “Peaches in Granny’s Bowl”
- 3rd Bernie Maczka – “Botanica Peony”
- Drawing (professional):
- 1st Fredric Cowart – “The Bala Railway Bridge”
- 2nd Bonnie Tymeson – “Along a Trail in Colorado”
- 3rd Paulette Mattingly – “Graphic Apple”
- Drawing (amateur):
- 1st Shirley Alexander – “Mountain Goat”
- 2nd Calvin De Beverly – “Way of the Woodduck”
- 3rd Mary Davis – “Welcome”
- Sculpture/3D (amateur):
- 1st Leland Alexander – “Coffee Table”
- 2nd Evelyn Kato- “Roger”
- Needlework (professional):
- 1st Maria Ctibor – “Christmas Bowl of Balls” (tatting)
- Needlework (amateur):
- 1st Mary Tomlinson – “Little Miss Muffet’s Spider”
- Fiber Arts (professional):
- 1st Carol Stibal – Rag Bag “Molly”
- Photography (professional):
- 1st Paulette Mattingly – “Perfect Pair”
- 2nd Paulette Mattingly – “Swan Lake”
- 3rd Chester Bernat – “The Abundant Life”
- Photography (amateur):
- 1st Gary Stahl – “Waiting for Lunch”
- Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur):
- 1st Brenda Robertson – “Chains & Gems”
- 2nd Jean Stahl – “25th Wedding Anniversary Card”
- 3rd Jean Stahl – “50th Wedding Anniversary Card”
- Christmas (professional):
- 1st Jo Harris – “Pretty in Red”
- 2nd Hope Just – “My Son, My Savior”
- 3rd Vera Davis – “Christmas Break”
- Christmas (amateur):
- 1st Carol Renshaw – “Heaven Came Down”
- 2nd Jean Stahl – “Merry Christmas Card”
- Quilting (amateur):
- 1st Carol Stibal – “Crazy Quilt”
- 2nd Betty Marshall – “Stars and Strips”
- 3rd Midori Melton – “Wonky Block of the Month”
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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