It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of the 2024 Winter Art Show! The exhibition featured an array of extraordinary pieces, each a testament to the diverse and innovative spirit of the artistic community. We’d like to thank Tina Corbett from Lanza Art Gallery in High Springs for coming up to be our judge, and to Steve Smith at Edward Jones Investments for sponsoring the show this year. It was a resounding success, and the awards ceremony was so much fun! Over 70 people attended and our volunteers outdid themselves with the food. You won’t want to miss the next event in February!
Our heartfelt congratulations go out to all the talented artists who contributed entries and to to the winners. Your creativity enriches our community, and we extend our gratitude to all patrons for your continued support. Don’t forget to stop by and cast your vote for the People’s Choice award! The entry with the most votes will be crowned this year’s “fan favorite”. We’ll be tallying votes on January 30th so you can stop in any time during business hours until then to cast your vote. See you soon!
Winners Circle
Category: Painting
- First Place: “Day’s End, Bayside” – watercolor by Jim Riley
- Second Place: “Morning Catch” – oil by Karen Miller
- Third Place: “Battening Down” – oil by John Larner
- Honorable Mention: “Moonlit Secrets” – watercolor on yupo by Jeffrey Moore
Category: Drawing
- First Place: “Reflections” – pastel by Carol Cieslik
- Second Place: “The Fall” – calligraphy/pen and ink by Benjamin Ragland
- Third Place: “Pretty in Pink” – soft pastel by Brenda Kennedy
- Honorable Mention: “Christmas” – graphite by Carol Ghionzoli
Category: Photography
- First Place: “Rum Island Spring” – by Katrina Browning
- Second Place: “Green Heron, Breeding Colors” – by David Campione
- Third Place: “A Beautiful Sight” – by Mary McGuerty
- Honorable Mention: “Autumn Glow” – by Jan Tinsman
Category: Mixed Media/Creative Arts
- First Place: “Sculptor in Wire” – wirework/jewelrycraft by Robert Schenevar
- Second Place: “A la Recherche du Bowl Perdu” – fabric arts by Susan Permane
- Third Place: “Bass” – stained glass by Jerry Gust
- Honorable Mention: “Here Comes Santa Claus” – woodworking by Charles Kime