There’s a new art contest in the Kansas City area, and it’s for seniors only. Its goal is to showcase some of the best senior artists in the area. Jo Henderson, 81, likes to do needlework, but it can be incredibly time-consuming. She’s pretty good at it, too. One of her recent projects took over 500 hours to complete. That’s why she was thrilled when she heard about the Art is Ageless contest. “Simple pride. I want to show what I’ve done,” Henderson said. It is a competition sponsored by Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas. “Art is very important to us and to everything we do. It’s inspiring. He’s healing,” Executive Director Tim Allin said. Artists must be at least 65 years old to participate. Participants compete in nine categories such as painting, drawing and sculpture. The more creative you are, the better. “There are so many things that art offers us that help us age well,” Allin said. do any day, any day, and gear is usually right around you if you look for it,” Minter said. The group says the contest isn’t just about highlighting art. They say it’s about highlighting and appreciate those who do. “We’ve seen some amazing things,” Allin said. Some of these artists hope their work will be a message to other seniors. “That they can do it themselves,” Minter said. The contest is open to anyone over the age of 65 in metropolitan Kansas City.You can visit the contest website for more information about the contest.
There’s a new art contest in the Kansas City area, and it’s for seniors only.
Its goal is to showcase some of the best senior artists in the area.
Jo Henderson, 81, likes to do needlework, but it can be time consuming.
She’s pretty good too. One of her recent projects took over 500 hours to complete.
That’s why she was thrilled when she discovered the Art is Ageless contest.
“Simple pride. I want to show what I did” Henderson said.
It is a competition sponsored by Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas.
“Art is so important to us and everything we do. It’s inspiring. He’s healing,” Executive Director Tim Allin said.
Artists must be at least 65 years old to participate. Participants compete in nine categories such as painting, drawing and sculpture. The more creative the better.
“There are so many things that art brings us that help us age well,” Allin said.
Ninety-year-old Esther Minter makes much of her art with envelopes.
“It’s something you can do any day, any day, and gear is usually right around you if you look for it,” Minter said.
The group says the contest isn’t just about highlighting art. They say it’s about highlighting and appreciating those who do.
“We saw amazing things,” Allin said.
Chosen winners get their work featured in a national calendar and will be part of a national art exhibition. Some of these artists hope their work will be a message to other elders.
“That they can do it themselves,” Minter said.
The contest is open to anyone over the age of 65 in metro Kansas City.
You can visit the contest website for more information about the contest.
