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Art is Ageless
Written by The Presbyterian Outlook   
Monday, 14 May 2012 18:06


A photo essay

 

We celebrate the art of precocious children. Why not lift up that of older adults — especially those just discovering their gifts and talents after hanging up their lab coat, hard hat or other uniform of the regularly employed?

 

What began in 1980 as a calendar contest has grown into a regular feature of the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, with artistic competitions generating not only annual calendars, but also note cards, Christmas cards, sympathy and anniversary cards. Categories of submissions include drawing, fiber arts, mixed media, needlework, painting, photography, quilting, sculpture/3-D and Christmas.

 

The Art is Ageless program was born out of PMMA’s desire to reaffirm “the agelessness of human creativity” and to actively demonstrate that “when it comes to human worth, it is the mind and spirit — not age — that counts,” said former PMMA President Rev. Thomas C. Wentz in introducing the inaugural calendar.

 

The artistic talents of the residents get cultivated via a variety of artistic classes and programs offered at most PMMA communities. Residents are invited to learn traditional media but also to create their own, including the performing arts.

 

Here we bring a sampling of some of the recent contributions of these “precocious” adults.

 

Art is Ageless® is a trademarked program of senior art competition/exhibits and program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc.

 
 

Comments  

 
#1 Carl Williams 2012-05-18 09:26
I think it's fantastic that in Kansas and Missouri, senior artists as well as seniors who have always wanted to explore their artistic side, finally have an outlet to show their art works; and, even have them judged in a competition. I always enjoy attending the art displays each year at the Presbyterian Manor of Wichita. And, as I near "that age," I certainly plan to participate in this program myself. Seniors in Kansas and Missouri are very fortunate that "Art is Ageless" is an annual affair. It is definitely an idea whose time has come and I hope the notion of recognizing and encouraging seniors' artistic efforts is highly contagious and spreads across the country. I read about a study that proved seniors who are engaged in the creative arts tend to go to the doctor less and, in general, have a higher sense of well-being and happiness. As my granddaughter would say, "Well, Duh, Granddaddy!" Well, duh, indeed. This article has inspired me not to wait any longer and go out and buy that set of paint brushes and paints that I've put off until now.
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