“Color My World” by Judith Otey
OLATHE, Kan. — Three winning artists in Aberdeen Village’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2025 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®).
“Christmas Time,” a Christmas entry by Sharon Nelson, “Color My World,” a Quilting entry by Judith Otey, and “Ode to Iris,” a Needlework entry by Sara Davina Taylor-Hinds, will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall.
The works were first selected among the winners of the local competition and were automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 14 other PMMA® communities. More than 180 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pull-out postcards and greeting cards.
“Cattle Barn,” a Painting entry by William Kidder, and “The Water Can,” a Drawing entry by Sharon Nelson, will be featured on the pull-out postcards included in the 2025 calendar.
“Christmas Time” by Sharon Nelson
“Pushing the Envelope,” a Mixed Media/Crafts entry by Esther Minter, “Pretty in Pink,” a Drawing by Sharon Nelson, and “Moroccan Morning,” a Drawing by Carol Rondinelli, will be featured on Art is Ageless greeting cards.
“Auroras Borealis,” a Fiber Arts entry by Mary Davis, “Sunrise at Aberdeen Village Lake,” a Photography entry by Steve Davis and “Two in One,” a Needlework entry by Jo Henderson, will be included in the calendar’s honorable mention gallery.
“Ode to Iris” by Sara Davina Taylor-Hinds
“We’re thrilled to see our local artists be featured so prominently after our local exhibit and competition,” said Lauren Keller, administrative services assistant. “Their work is proof that creativity remains, no matter our age.”
A copyrighted program of PMMA, Art is Ageless is open exclusively to people aged 65 and over. 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. It encourages Aberdeen Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition.
For more information about Aberdeen Village, contact Harold Edwards, sales director, at 913-599-6100 or hedwards@pmma.org. For more on Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org.
“Cattle Barn” by William Kidder
“The Water Can” by Sharon Nelson
“Pushing the Envelope” by Esther Minter
“Pretty in Pink” by Sharon Nelson
“Moroccan Morning” by Carol Rondinelli
“Auroras Borealis” by Mary Davis
“Sunrise at Aberdeen Village Lake” by Steve Davis
“Two in One” by Jo Henderson