Category Archives: Art
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village announces Art is Ageless® winners
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit.
“We’re honored that local seniors allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Angela Carpenter, senior living sales specialist. “Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over.” Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form.
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:
Best of Show amateur: Ann Rawlins, “Forest Fire”
Best of Show professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”
People’s Choice amateur: Ann Rawlins, “Forest Fire”
People’s Choice professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Janet Tucker, Log Cabin Jacket and Purse”
Judge’s Choice professional: Tony Fornelli, “Two Bass and Lunch”
Christmas amateur: Judy Howser, “White Christmas”
Drawing amateur: Letha Johnson, “Peace Offering”
Fiber Arts amateur: Ruth Bahr, “Share and Share Alike”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Bonnie Seifer, “Ugly Flamingo”
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Mary Eastwood, “Bench Shoe Box”
Needlework amateur: Marie Wiley, “Puppy Towels”
Needlework professional: Charlotte Kite, “Apples on Shelf”
Painting amateur: Judy Howser, “Wake Up Call”
Painting professional: Tony Fornelli, “Home on the Range”
Photography amateur: Donna Lutes, “Country Sunset”
Photography professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”
Quilting amateur: Janet Tucker, “Log Cabin Jacket and Purse”
Quilting professional: Carolyn Sadler, “Slices of My Life”
Sculpture/3-D professional: Bobbi Kemna, “Pocket Full of Prayers”
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of PMMA®. 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. The program 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, 2401 S. Horton, contact Angela Carpenter, senior living sales specialist, at 620-223-5550, or [email protected].
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Bourbon County Arts Council Presents Barnaby Bright on April 30th
Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Bourbon County Arts Council
Bourbon County Arts Council Presents
Barnaby Bright
Thursday, April 30th
Doors Open 5:00pm
Hearty Appetizer Buffet 5:30-7:30pm
Performance 8:00pm
Crooner’s / Liberty Theatre
113 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS
Reservations Required
Tickets: $50 BCAC Member / $60 Non-Member
Contact:
Terri Floyd 620-224-7221
Deb Anderson 620-224-8650
Art Competition Deadline Nears
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Bourbon County Community Theatre Auditions for Upcoming Melodrama
Bouron County Community Theatre is holding auditions for the world premiere of the melodrama “The Railroad is a Comin’ or Scam I Am’’ written by BCCT Vice President Mark Bergmann. Auditions are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Apr. 21 or 22 at Ellis Performing Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. Auditioners need only attend one night. Those interested in a singing part should bring a prepared 16-32 bar cut of a song to audition with.
Rehearsals are in the evenings during May. Performances are during Good Ol’ Days on June 5 &6 at 123 S. National. Tickets for the show are $5 at bcct.ludus.com or at the door, but seating is limited.
The show is directed by Bergmann. Please contact him at 620-238-0746 with any questions.
Garden Art Creation Workshop Offered
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Bo Co Arts Council Hosts The Chamber Coffee on March 5
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ARTEFFECT Competition Steps to Participate Create Your Artwork
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council on March 5
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Bourbon County Arts Council 34th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit
The Bourbon County Arts Council will present its 34th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit from March 5th through March 14th, at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, on the Campus of Fort Scott Community College.
The Arts Council will host the Chamber Coffee at 8:00am on Thursday March 5th, at the Ellis Center. The Exhibit will be open to the public beginning Thursday March 5th through Saturday March 14th: weekdays from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, and on Saturdays, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Opening Reception to honor this year’s Juror and artists will be held on Thursday the 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm; the public are invited to attend and enjoy the opportunity to meet and visit with them about the art.
Artists will have their work on display and for sale in this multi-media exhibit, in categories including Ceramics, Drawing & Graphics, Fiber Arts, Glasswork, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor. A “themed” category was added to the Exhibit, with this year’s theme being “Life Inspiring”. An artist may create a piece in any of the above categories, in relation to the theme. This year, artists from Kansas and Missouri, will participate in the Fine Art Exhibit, including local artists Kathy Allen, John Batrelsmeyer, Sally Brandon, Steve Floyd, Kate Freeman, Oriah Freeman, Lucy Gladbach, Leslie Godden, Sara Hannigan, Katie Hueston, Jodi Johnson, Bobbi Kemna, Andrea Latham, Katelynn McCoy, Jill Moler, Connie Neil, Kadra Nevitt, Eric Popp, Elisabeth Ross, Kaitlyn Walker, and Karen Wilterding.
Cash prizes awarded for category winners are given by the Bourbon County Arts Council in memory of E.C. Gordon, and by the generous sponsorship from these local businesses: Buerge Art Studio, Citizens Bank, City State Bank, Edward Jones-Jamie Armstrong , T.E. Freeman Studios, Front Door Realty-Crystal Mason and Diane Striler, H&H Realty, Landmark Bank, Lyons Realty, Mid-Continental Restoration, State Farm Insurance, Union State Bank, and Ward Kraft.
Al Letner will serve as Juror for this year’s exhibit. Mr. Letner is a 1976 graduate of Pittsburg State University with degrees in Art and History in Education. He has been an artist and educator both in Missouri and Kansas for more than 40 years. He has exhibited and won awards for his work for decades and has judged art competitions on both educational and professional levels. Mr. Letner continues to work in 2-D and 3-D at his studio near Pittsburg, Kansas.
The Bourbon County Arts Council encourages everyone to come and enjoy an exciting collection of original artwork! The Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center is located at 1208 Horton St., in Fort Scott, Kansas. There is no admission charge for this event.
Bo Co Arts Council Art Exhibit is March 5
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Local Artist Will Compete at Art of the Cowgirl National Gathering
Western artist Kadra Nevitt will compete in the Quick Draw competition at Art of the Cowgirl in Wickenburg, Arizona February 24th & 25th— a nationally recognized gathering that celebrates and elevates women in western art, horsemanship, and culture.
The Quick Draw is one of the event’s most anticipated highlights, challenging selected artists to complete an original work within a limited time before a live audience. The finished pieces are immediately available to collectors, offering a rare opportunity to witness the creative process unfold in real time.
Nevitt is known for her atmospheric western scenes that emphasize light, movement, and quiet reverence across the ranch landscape. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for the American West and often carries subtle themes of faith, resilience, and wide-open country. Competing in the Quick Draw allows her to bring that sense of immediacy and authenticity directly to viewers.
“Creating live adds an energy and honesty you can’t replicate in the studio,” Nevitt shares.
Art of the Cowgirl draws collectors, patrons, and western enthusiasts from across the country. The event provides a platform for artists to demonstrate skill, storytelling, and connection to western heritage while supporting opportunities for women in the industry.
Collectors and attendees are invited to attend the Quick Draw and experience Nevitt’s work as it comes to life.
For more information about Kadra Nevitt’s work, visit www.kadrasart.com.