The Fine Art Show is over and it was a wonderful success! The show drew a lot of visitors and there were a lot of very postitive comments and feedback about the show and the art! If you’re an artist, plan on exhibiting with us next year!
2008 Art Show Winners
| Best of show |
Gooey Chocolate Caramel Nougat # 1 by Edward Kinnally |
| People’s Choice |
1st - Heavenly Glow by Dannielle Peterson
2nd - Summer Solstice by Winnie Liang
andGardenia by Michelle Cornelius
3rd - Without Disturbance by Susan Osuch
andKimber by Jean T. Smith |
| Watercolor |
1st - Red Buddha by Nicolai Sinu
2nd - Confetti by Marsha Blumm
3rd - Sunday Morning by Sandra Wilderman |
| Oil |
1st - Sticking Close by James E. Wilson
2nd - Angel’s Trumpet by Lana Leibow
3rd - Lauryn’s White Dress by Jean Turner Smith |
| Acrylic |
1st - Misty Mood by K. Grover
2nd - Country Lane by Margaret Loyd
3rd - Correlation by Peggy Wrobleski |
| Drawing |
1st - Superstitions by Deborah Randall
2nd - Floral Fantasia by Karen Davis
3rd - Rodeo by Lari Smith |
| Photography |
1st - Menacing Clouds by Michael Hayslip
2nd - Ghost Town Tea by Laurie Russo
3rd - Shades by Jeanette St. Germain-Boere |
| Alternate Media |
1st - Spirit Chief by Jim Davis
2nd - Copper and Green by Ted Woods
3rd - Freedom by Lacey McClure |
K. Grover received a call from Sony Pictures Television yesterday requesting the use of one of her artworks currently hanging in the Gilbert Court House. They will be using “The Red Cactus” as part of the scenery for a pilot film they are making at the court house later in the week. This is a two hour long pilot and will be seen on Spike cable network.
The program is called “S.I.S.”, produced by Canterbury Productions, Inc.; producer Neal Moritz (”I Am Legend”) and writer/director John Herzfeld (”2 Days in the Valley”).
This was quite a surprise for Ms. Grover, and we are pleased to see her work receiving this exposure. Congratulations!
Ten of K. Grover’s paintings have been hung in the Gilbert Court House. This is great exposure, and we congratulate one of GVAL’s contributing members! These works should be on display for about six weeks.
Jean Smith will be offering two art classes. The first will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm starting on Feb. 4th. This class will include drawing and painting. Members of the class are welcome to work with the medium of their choice and can work from their own source or from a still life set up in class.
A second similar class will be available on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 - 1:00.
The classes are $90 for six weeks.
The first 30 – 45 minutes of each class will be devoted to instruction and the balance of the time will be working on your own with individual direction covering all media. Jean plans to address such things as composition, value, placement and color theory.
Jean may offer classes at other times as well.
To enroll or for more information, contact her at 480-497-0677 or jeanaes@aol.com.
Visit Jean’s website at http://www.jeanturnersmith.com.
Date: February 9 - February 23, 2008
Time: 9am - 4pm; Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
Location:
Gilbert Historical Museum
Southwest corner of Gilbert Rd & Elliot Rd
Come see over 120 paintings, photographs, giclées, hammered metal art & mixed media in a unique setting!
Vote for your favorite.
A youth art area is also included. If you are a visual artist with children having similar interests, consider joining GVAL so that you both can enter next years show!
Info: http://gval.org/show.php or 480-545-8213
Standard museum admission of $5.00 applies. This is an opportunity to see both the museum and to view and purchase some excellent art from local artists! An artist will be available at the front desk to assist you with your questions.
