The Artist’s Choice 2026 and Remembrance Poppy Exhibition opened Thursday evening, May 12th, after the Bar-B-Q. It was a busy day for sure, but Lil Willie’s Smokehouse outdid themselves with great food! It was so welcome to relax in the air conditioning, take in the beautiful work from all over Robeson County, and learn a little more about local veterans from Allyson Rosser. Stop in soon, even if you made it to the opening! The People’s Choice Award to coming up – get your votes in for your personal favorites. As we’ve said before, we can’t track ’em anyway, so vote often and get your favorite piece over the finish line. The People’s Choice Award is announced once the exhibition closes on Thursday, July 9th.
Nanette Zeller was the judge for the Exhibition and selected the winning entry for the Remembrance Poppy Award. We are thrilled that in addition to judging this show, Nanette has agreed to hold 2 fiber art classes at the Guild this year.
Judge
Nanette Zeller, Fiber Artist and Wildlife Biologist
Nanette holds a master’s degree in wildlife biology and spent 10 years as a free-lance technical editor for sewing and quilting book publishers.
Combining her skills to create nature-inspired mixed media textile art, she creates beautiful textures and her art has been displayed nationally.
Award Presenter
Allyson Rosser, NC Chapter Leader and National Recruiter for the Native American Women Warriors group, is a U.S. Army Airborne veteran, Allyson is a passionate advocate for Native communities, women veterans, and suicide awareness and prevention. Her jingle dress covered with the names of veterans lost to suicide was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans for us.
And the Winners Are…
Remembrance Poppy Award
Jill Vickers
Memories of Gratitude and Song
Collage and Watercolor
First Place Winner
Lu Lewis
Smokey Blues
Oil
Second Place Winner
Elaine Milosz
UNTITLED
Acrylic
