“Hair Wrap” by Robert Ayer
DODGE CITY, KS. — Manor of the Plains is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit.
“We’re honored that local seniors allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Amber Long, life enrichment assistant. “Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over.” Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form.
Manor of the Plains hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:
Best of Show amateur: Robert Ayer, “Hair Wrap”
Best of Show professional: Doug Schaapveld, “Wood Spirit Carvings”
People’s Choice Overall: Linda Kobs, “Prairie King”
Drawing amateur: Robert Ayer, “Hair Wrap”
Drawing professional: Darleen Clifton Smith, “Water Lilies”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Susan Bunyan, “Spring Has Sprung”
Needlework amateur: Cynthya Billinger, “Tatted Easter Egg Doily”
Painting professional: Linda Kobs, “Prairie King”
Sculpture/3-D amateur: Richard Long, “Brothers Day Out”
Sculpture/3-D professional: Doug Schaapveld, “Wood Spirit Carvings”
“Wood Spirit Carvings” by Doug Schaapveld
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living 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 PMMA®. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. The program encourages Manor of the Plains residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition.
For more information about Manor of the Plains, 200 Campus Drive, contact Tammy Thomspon, executive director, at 620-225-1928, or tthompson@pmma.org.