Topeka Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless 2018 winners
Topeka 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 Chelsea Watgen, director of sales and marketing. “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 Topeka Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
- Professional Sculpture: Charles E. Moore, “Autumns Volcanic Vent”
- Professional Drawing: Charles E. Moore, “Matthew, Thaddeus & Simon”
- Amateur Painting: Jack Taylor, “Summer Fun”
- Amateur Christmas: Frances Wood, “Christmas”
- Amateur Quilting: Peggy Shrewsbury, “Twelve Month Quilt”
- Armature Mixed Media: Frances Wood, “Fan”
- Amateur Drawing: Susan Mayer, “The Barn”
- Amateur Photography: Shirley Baxley, “Ladies in Pink”
- Amateur Needlework: Dale Rose, “Blue and Yellow Tatted Bath Towel Set”
- Professional Painting: June Melody Duncan, “Greek Goddess”
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.
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 Topeka 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.
