 Home | Recent News | Wichita | 26th 01 Jul 2006 Art is Ageless enters 26th year with week-long exhibit through Aug. 4Artists 65 and older from Wichita and surrounding areas have entered a wide range of artworks in Presbyterian Manor of Wichita’s annual Art is Ageless Juried Art Exhibit, August July 26 through August 4 at 4700 W. 13th. An artists’ reception will be hosted Friday, August 4 at 5 p.m. For the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America system, this represents the 26th year of the systemwide art competition. Crochet and knitting artist Kathryn Shadid, a veteran of the exhibit and competition, has entered an intricately crocheted baby blanket and two pillows. Oil painter Lucille Grimwood is a newcomer to the Art is Ageless Exhibit. She has chosen a large, 24-inch by 36-inch landscape as her inaugural artwork entry. Both artists say they are looking forward to seeing the wide variety of paintings, photographs, sculptures and other media that have been entered by area artists who, like them, are 65 and older. Tammy Buller, director of marketing for Presbyterian Manor of Wichita, says both women are quite representative of the cross-section of people who enjoy their post-retirement years by exploring the creative side of their personalities. “Though Kathryn has been crocheting since she was a child, now that she has more time, she has really become prolific,” says Buller. “She makes everything from doll clothes and elaborate throw-pillows, to large blankets with beautifully intricate patterns, many of which, she donates to charities and the needy.” Because Grimwood was widowed while she still had children at home, she didn’t have time to pursue her artisitic side until she retired. “Lucille has always been a creative person,” says Buller. “Retirement and subsequently moving into a community where she didn’t have to worry about maintaining her home, gave her the opportunity to more fully pursue her love of art.” Having recently celebrated her 90th birthday, Grimwood is painting as much or more than ever. “In the years since I officially retired,” says Grimwood, “I must have created scores of paintings. I’ve given most of the paintings to friends and family members as gifts. However, I’ve often donated a painting or two to a good cause to help raise money through charity auctions.” Grimwood’s paintings feature a wide variety of subjects. Paintings on the walls of her townhome at Presbyterian Manor exemplify the wide diversity of her subject matter and her command over different media. On one wall there is a depiction of a herd of wild horses running across the high plains. On another wall hangs an intricately detailed portrait of a favorite granddaughter. And, on other walls throughout her home hang many other paintings of various subjects, including several elegant “still lifes” that depict beautiful flowers. “Though every participating artist will be 65 years old or older,” Buller adds, “it’s important for everyone to remember — Grandma Moses didn’t start painting until she was 80 and Grandma Layton was 86. The purpose of Art is Ageless is to recognize and encourage pursuit of artistic endeavors for enjoyment and intellectual stimulation. We are very pleased that the Art is Ageless exhibit and competition provides that outlet,” says Buller. Art is Ageless entries will be on display at Presbyterian Manor at 4700 W. 13th St., beginning with the show/exhibit opening on July 26th and will remain on display through August 4th. A reception will be held on August 4th, the final day of the exhibit at 5 pm. Competition categories for the competition were: drawing, painting, photography, sculpture/3-dimensional, needlework, fiber arts and mixed media. Artists also had the option of choosing to enter the exhibit only to share their talents. “The Art is Ageless exhibits and calendar competition offer a way to remind people of all ages that our senior years can be the best years of our lives,” said Leslie Chaffin, corporate director of marketing. “The arts offer new opportunities to grow and expand our horizons; and ‘retirement’ offers us the opportunity to re-engage in hobbies we hadn’t the time to pursue and to try new adventures, new experiences and enjoy life to the fullest.” For more information on the 26th Annual Art is Ageless juried exhibit, contact Tammy Buller at 316-942-7456.
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