Calendar Contest – “Art for the Ages”
Art for the Ages celebrates the creativity, talent, and stories of long-term care residents across Missouri.
This special initiative encourages residents to submit original artwork to be showcased at MHCA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show, where attendees have the opportunity to view and vote on their favorite pieces. It’s a unique opportunity to highlight the voices, talents, and creativity within your community.
The top 13 selected pieces will be featured in MHCA’s 2027 calendar, which will be distributed to member facilities across the state, sharing residents’ creativity far beyond their own walls and throughout the entire MHCA network.
Congratulations to our 2027 Winners!
First Place: Country Living
Artist: Debra Short, Webco Manor
Country Living was selected as the first-place entry and will be featured on the cover of MHCA’s 2027 calendar.
- Fishing
Artist: William “Bill” Hawthorne, Apple Ridge Care Center - Lonely Tree
Artist: Melanie Fisk, Riverbend Heights Health & Rehab - Courtyard
Artist: David Street, Missouri Veterans Home – Warrensburg - Butterfly and Flowers
Artist: Malissa Bowden, StoneBridge Oak Tree - Mr. J. George — Longest Resident at Facility
Artist: Kevin I Miller, Myers Nursing and Convalescent Center - Desert Night
Artist: Pamela Harris, NHC Healthcare Maryland Heights - Sunday Morning
Artist: Shirley Burton, NHC Healthcare Maryland Heights - Joy
Artist: Joan Johnson, Lacoba Homes - Spring in Motion
Artists: Deborah Farrell, Jack Donovan, Prisca Thompson, Betty Moody, Roesemary Mirani, Robin Simmons, and Billy Jean Walker — Bethesda Southgate - Painted Flowers
Artist: Shirley Colyer, The Villas of Jackson - Elephants in Safari
Artist: Greg Brown, Delmar Gardens West - Dream Land
Artist: Geraldine “Anuke” Fortner, NHC Healthcare Maryland Heights