We had a great crowd of artists and supporters turn out for our Juried and Youth Exhibition reception on Saturday afternoon, March 16. Friends and family of all ages had the opportunity to view a wide array of impressive artwork and celebrate the many award winners.
Juror Mallory Shotwell, Executive Director of Cultivate in Grand Rapids had this to say about the artists she selected for the adult Juried Exhibition:
“The mediums and themes present a rich diversity of artistic visions, reflecting
a wide range of personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, and creative explorations.
From painting and sculpture to digital media and photography, the variety of
expressions showcased the boundless creativity of the artists and the evolving nature of contemporary art itself.”
Adult Division
First Place Award
Amelia Mendelsohn – Holland, MI
Halved – Oil and acrylic on canvas
Second Place Award
Ann Kraus – Whitehall, MI
The Channel, White River Twp – Video, sound, metal box
Third Place Award
Nicole Szymanski – Westland, MI
9/27 – Monotype
ACWL-Nuveen Award
Jessica Yorko – Lansing, MI
Autumn Shine - Mixed media on canvas
Founding Artists Award
Liberty Bane – Montague, MI
Grief – Acrylic
Honorable Mention
Mary Stek – Greenville, MI
Mountain Shadows – Abiquiu – Watercolor
J.P. McDaniel – Muskegon, MI
The Style – Acrylic
Amy Rundquist – Muskegon, MI
Wonder - Acrylic
Youth Division
The Youth Division represents area students from Kindergarten through High School. For a fee of $5 per piece kids can drop off two of their favorite artworks to include in the exhibit. Ms. Shotwell selected the following young artists to receive cash awards in their age divisions.
Kindergarten – Second Grade
First Place – Annabelle Luzadder – Bunny Buddies
Second Place – Elliot Brewer – Big Red
Third Place – Jovi Parrott – Cat in the Night
Third – Fifth Grade
First Place – Eliza Mott – Night Owls
Second Place – Levi Jensen – Come and Find Me
Third Place – Novi Parrott – Cat Girl in the Night Sky
Sixth – Eight Grade
First Place – Lily Vivio – Charlotte
Second Place – Amelia Liskey – Midnight Gaming
Third Place – Carter Jensen – In Grandpa’s Garden
Honorable Mention – Maren Brocklehurst – Underworld
William Welke – The 50/50 Split
Ninth – Twelfth Grade
First Place – Adeline Moyer – Lurk
Second Place – Linnea Pothoven – The Dream
Third Place – Lauren Burkett – Busted
Honorable Mention – Matthew Dixon – Lake Street Railroad Overpass
Aili Casano – Bones
Lorelei Kersting – My Muse
Pheobe Lê –Constricted
ACWL-Nuveen Award – Selected by ACWL-Nuveen Staff
Tatum Dykstra – Flower Pot - Twelfth Grade – Fruitport
Congratulations to all participants and award winners we are already looking forward to next year’s exhibition!
Annabelle Luzadder Eliza Mott William Welke Adeline Moyer