“Bass, Bluegill, Crappie” by Tony Fornelli
FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Three winning artists in Fort Scott Presbyterian 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®).
“Bass, Bluegill, Crappie,” a Painting entry by Tony Fornelli, “Ruby Slippers,” a Sculpture/3-D entry by Rick Sadler, and “Delicate Creams,” a Quilting entry by Sharon Wyckoff, 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.
“Ruby Slippers” by Rick Sadler
“His Love,” a Needlework entry by Karen Coyan, “Ichthyology – Study of Fishes,” a Sculpture/3-D entry by Tony Fornelli, and “The Names of Jesus,” a Painting entry by Jim Logan, will be featured on Art is Ageless greeting cards.
“Blooming Beauties,” a Drawing entry by Ruth Bahr, “Sadie Says “Hi!,’” a photography entry by Roger Bailey, and “Gertrude,” a Mixed Media/Crafts entry by Helen Nuzum, will be included in the calendar’s honorable mention gallery.
“We’re thrilled to see our local artists be featured so prominently after our local exhibit and competition,” said Taylor Bailey, senior living sales specialist. “Their work is proof that creativity remains, no matter our age.”
“Delicate Creams” by Sharon Wyckoff
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 Fort Scott Presbyterian Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition.
For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, contact Taylor Bailey, senior living sales specialist, at 620-223-5550 or tbailey@pmma.org. For more on Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org.
“His Love” by Karen Coyan
“Ichthyology – Study of Fishes” by Tony Fornelli
“The Names of Jesus” by Jim Logan
“Blooming Beauties” by Ruth Bahr
“Sadie Says ‘Hi!'” by Roger Bailey
“Gertrude” by Helen Nuzum