We were so pleased to have Ellen Burke back to judge the Summer Living Exhibition on Wednesday, July 24th! Many of you will remember Ellen from the En Plain Air workshop held in 2023, where she led us so well. Ellen’s career spans 38 years as an art educator, Fine and Performing Arts chair in New York and Massachusetts, and at the Art Institute of New Hampshire. She was ideally suited to review and critique these Summer Living artworks.
The theme of the Summer Living is embracing the playful energy of summer, to explore and enjoy life’s artistic discoveries. The Opening Reception was Thursday, July 25th, featuring music by Mark Andersen and light refreshments sponsored by Marilyn and Larry Pope.
AWARDS
First Place
MM Anderson
for
Blue Heron in the Reeds
Second Place
Nila Chamberlain
for
Beneath the Surface
of Summer
Third Place
Paula Allen
for
Bladen County Farm
Blue Heron in the Reeds
Pastels
Beneath the Surface of Summer
Acrylics
Bladen County Farm
Watercolor
Honorable Mentions
Jeffery Geller
Lu Lewis
Irina Shin-Gell
Charlotte Thompson
