Ariana Tarner, a metalsmith from Sterling, was this year’s judge. Tarner chose the following pieces as winners in this year’s exhibit:
“Persistence,” Michael Moreth, first place, adult fine art.
“Emmert’s Window,” Bob Logsdon, first place, adult photography.
“Divided Reflection,” Caylee H., first place, children’s show.
“Leanne’s Flower,” Karen Tucker, second place, adult fine art.
“Family Time,” Robert Cholke, second place, adult photography.
“The Cheeseburger,” Alyssa T., second place, children’s show.
“Moon Bowl,” Neal Zahn, third place, adult fine art.
“Flight Past Yesterday,” Stephen Hart, third place, adult photography.
“Fairy in the Mountains,” Marissa C., third place, children’s show.
“Family,” Shirley Guay, honorable mention, adult fine art.
“Fractured Sunset-Cana Island,” Jodi Hanson, honorable mention, adult photography.
“All Caps,” Ethan L., honorable mention, children’s show.
Community members who attended the exhibit opening reception voted on their favorites for People’s Choice for Best of Show, choosing “Just Enough” by Jeannette Mingus.
The Juried Art Exhibit will remain on display through November 13th and is free to view during Woodlawn’s regular business hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.
Woodlawn’s winter art exhibit, “A Community of Creators,” opens Friday, December 11th with a reception from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Academy. The exhibit will feature artwork by current and former Woodlawn Arts Academy instructors, along with a featured exhibit of work by former Woodlawn instructor Bruce Bley, who recently passed away. The public is invited to view the artwork, meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit will be on display in the halls and lounge at Woodlawn through February 11th, and the show is free to view.
Woodlawn Arts Academy is an agency of United Way of Whiteside and Lee counties, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Details on the Academy’s programming and financial assistance applications are available in the Academy office or on the website at www.woodlawnartsacademy.com. The Academy acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
