Art Show Report by Linda Happel
The show is finished and it is only August. I, for one, will enjoy having the rest of the year to work on art without making crazed preparations of an art show in October. But of course that is only my thoughts. A first for us this year: presenting our 63rd Annual Art Show in association with the Fair. I do believe many people who would not attend an art show visited and were impressed with the art talent in this area. The Fair Committee was so generous in donating the Creekside Building for our show and also pairing with the wineries and their award winning wines was also a great choice. The building itself was perfect for a wonderful display of arts and wines and the reception was well attended with Inner Sanctum and Gianelli's providing wine tasting, the Rotary Club selling wines by the glass, and great food provided by the fair. Also special transportation was provided for our reception from the Library and Senior Center by Black Oak Casino. A special price of $5.00 was given to those attending the reception.
The show ran smoothly but member participation at the reception table or raffle table during the show itself was poor. Perhaps that was because of the question of where to park and many not
wishing to take public transportation. The show participation itself was wonderful however. 145 pieces were entered and 112 accepted with 50 artists on display. Of those, 24 artists were members and our members entered 61 pieces. And 18 of our members’ art won awards! A special thanks to Rana Ford and Susan Lea Hackett for Plein Aire painting at the fair. TCAA provided book authors who manned a table in our building and this too was well received. An expansion of the arts.
While Joan Cardoza from Oakdale won Best of Show and Popular Vote as well as two Honorable Mentions, our members shined in the awards category. In the Acrylic and Oils Category Michael Severin was awarded 1st place, Barbara Conley 2nd place, Michael Bowes 3rd and Michael Bowes and Michael Severin also Honorable Mentions. In the watercolor category Honorable Mention Awards went to JoAnn Terry, Pat Gray and Barbara Young. Mixed Media 2nd place award went to Susie Hoffman and 3rd to Pat Gray and HM to Sulastri Linville. 3 Dimensional 2nd place to Marta Magistrali and 3rd place to Larisa Stevenson. In Pastels 1st place to Rayna Coller, 2nd place to Joyce Schoettgen and 3rd place to Lorna Hunt. Barbara Conley won the Agricultural Art Award and Kitty Davids' Yummy Pears was chosen by the Mayor as the Mayor's Award.
Big Congratulations to you all!! Special thanks to the Art Show Committee for the endless hours of work they provided to make this show a success. Theresa Bond, Susan Campi, Barbara Conley, Pat Gray, Renetta Hayes, Lorna Hunt and JoAnn Terry all pooled their talents to make sure this show ran smoothly. Thanks to Dan Petersen for his careful, thoughtful
Judging. His expertise provided a classy, upscale show of which the MLAA can look back upon with true pride. And I cannot thank Barbara Conley enough for donating her beautiful painting for our featured raffle prize. Thanks to all of you who donated to the raffle. Because of your generosity, $991.47 was raised for our art scholarships
“Joan Cardoza from Oakdale won Best of Show and Popular Vote as well as two Honorable Mentions”
The show ran smoothly but member participation at the reception table or raffle table during the show itself was poor. Perhaps that was because of the question of where to park and many not
wishing to take public transportation. The show participation itself was wonderful however. 145 pieces were entered and 112 accepted with 50 artists on display. Of those, 24 artists were members and our members entered 61 pieces. And 18 of our members’ art won awards! A special thanks to Rana Ford and Susan Lea Hackett for Plein Aire painting at the fair. TCAA provided book authors who manned a table in our building and this too was well received. An expansion of the arts.
While Joan Cardoza from Oakdale won Best of Show and Popular Vote as well as two Honorable Mentions, our members shined in the awards category. In the Acrylic and Oils Category Michael Severin was awarded 1st place, Barbara Conley 2nd place, Michael Bowes 3rd and Michael Bowes and Michael Severin also Honorable Mentions. In the watercolor category Honorable Mention Awards went to JoAnn Terry, Pat Gray and Barbara Young. Mixed Media 2nd place award went to Susie Hoffman and 3rd to Pat Gray and HM to Sulastri Linville. 3 Dimensional 2nd place to Marta Magistrali and 3rd place to Larisa Stevenson. In Pastels 1st place to Rayna Coller, 2nd place to Joyce Schoettgen and 3rd place to Lorna Hunt. Barbara Conley won the Agricultural Art Award and Kitty Davids' Yummy Pears was chosen by the Mayor as the Mayor's Award.
Big Congratulations to you all!! Special thanks to the Art Show Committee for the endless hours of work they provided to make this show a success. Theresa Bond, Susan Campi, Barbara Conley, Pat Gray, Renetta Hayes, Lorna Hunt and JoAnn Terry all pooled their talents to make sure this show ran smoothly. Thanks to Dan Petersen for his careful, thoughtful
Judging. His expertise provided a classy, upscale show of which the MLAA can look back upon with true pride. And I cannot thank Barbara Conley enough for donating her beautiful painting for our featured raffle prize. Thanks to all of you who donated to the raffle. Because of your generosity, $991.47 was raised for our art scholarships
“Joan Cardoza from Oakdale won Best of Show and Popular Vote as well as two Honorable Mentions”
Best of Show: Couch Potato by Joan Cardoza
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People's Choice: Bringing in the Girls by Joan Cardoza
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Congratulations!
Best of Show Couch Potato by Joan Cardoza Mayor’s Award-Ron Stearns The Yummy Pears by Kitty Davids People’s Choice Announced Sunday Afternoon Artist Awards Category 1 - Acrylic & Oils 1st Mammoth Peak Michael Severin 2nd Davis Grocery – Closed for the day Barbara Conley 3rd The Cauldron Michael Bowes HM Cliffside Michael Bowes HM Sailing on Blue Waters Michael Severin HM On the Melones Trail Michael Severin Category 2 – Watercolor 1st Just Stopping By Juliana Tillman 2nd Lynn Takes a Break Juliana Tillman 3rd V.W. Shop Steven Patz HM Sidekicks JoAnn Terry HM Hosta Plant Vicky Fuentes HM Queen for a Day Pat Gray HM High Sierra Pathway Barbara Young HM Say Cheese Bob Blan Category 3 - Mixed Media & Graphics 1st Medicinal Works Ken Kamerman 2nd A Glorious Spring Susie Hoffman 3rd Play Time Pat Gray HM Rainbulbs Joshua Olsen Cook HM Getting Ready for Dusk Sulastri Linville Category 4 – 3-Dimensional 1st Curious Cougar and Cub Mary Chandler 2nd Spinning Dog Teapot Marta Magistrali 3rd Ol’ Hand Larisa Stevenson HM Indian Chief Don Noble Category 5 – Pastels 1st Mist over Maui Rayna Coller 2nd Three Red Peppers Joyce Schoettgen 3rd Aspen Country Lorna Hunt HM Moving the Girls Joan Cardoza HM My Little Red Van Joan Cardoza HM Oscar Ostrich Brenda Ehmann HM Just One More Sandwich Brenda Ehmann Category 6 - Agricultural Art, all mediums 1st On the Ranch Barbara Conley |
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There are Postcards available at the Aloft Art Gallery for you to pick up and share with your friends and neighbors and mail to those special people on your list.
there are also Posters available that need distribution around the area.
Postcards and Posters were created by MLAA member, Susan Campi.
there are also Posters available that need distribution around the area.
Postcards and Posters were created by MLAA member, Susan Campi.
Heron Ranch by Barbara Conley 9x14 Acrylic
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Heron Ranch by Barbara Conley, winner of last year's best of show award, is the grand opportunity prize. Tickets are available at the Aloft Art Gallery and during the show on July 10th - 12th at the Mother Lode Fair.
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In partnership with the
Mother Lode Fair
63rd MLAA Annual
Juried Art Exhibit
2 0 1 5 P R O S P E C T U S
Show Dates
July 10, 11, 12, 2015
Entry forms must be postmarked
on or before Friday, June 19, 2015
Entry forms also available on-line at
www.motherlodeartassociation.org
Deliver your artwork
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
9 AM-1 PM !and 5-8 PM
Mother Lode Fairgrounds
Creekside Building
Stockton Road
Sonora, CA
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