Local artists who are members of the Visual Artists Alliance of LaGrange (VAAL) will exhibit their work at the LaGrange Art Museum August 11 –September 29.
“The annual exhibit at LaGrange Art Museum is the highlight of our year. Whether it is in the professional setting of our local art museum or because awards are presented, artists always bring their highest quality work. And their talented efforts never fail to impress us,” said VAAL President Jennifer Emery.
The artwork is available for purchase. “The VAAL exhibit is a great time for you to support local artists by purchasing art for your home or office,” said Jenni Sampson, Board President. “The local artists’ work is nothing short of exceptional.” The art museum receives a portion of the sales to support its art education efforts.
Columbus artist Julianna Wells was the juror for the exhibition. She completed her MFA degree at the New York Academy of Art with a focus in drawing and painting. She holds a BFA from Columbus State University and has received various scholarships and accolades throughout her time as an emerging artist. Her paintings depict the landscape of Southeastern America, and the narratives of the people and animals that inhabit the region.
Exhibiting artists are Jaasiel Barrientos, Glynda Benham, Steve Boykin, Jeanine Bradfield, Vee Brown, Sean Burnley, Donna Cabral, Elaine Clements, Steve Close, Terri Codlin, Jennifer Emery, Theresa Fairchild, Lata Fields, Cindy Fulks, Corinne Galla, Susan Gadrix, Luanne Gross, Deanne Hardigree, Becky Jackson, William Jackson, Ruth McMullen, Steve Morgan, Terry Page, Randall Parmer, Whit Perry, Nellie Ralat, Sylvia Rozell, Cathy Smith, Ashley Stewart, Sarah Swanson, Sue Trinrud, Maryse Vallencourt-Prescott, Raymond Vantilburg, John Vollenweider, Charlie Warner, Leah Watts, Tami Weissert, Cathy Wiggins, Kathi Wilson, and Doug Wolfe.
Awards
3D/Mixed Media: Sculpture, Collage, Fiber Arts, etc.
First Place 3D/ Mixed Media
Maryse Vallencourt-Prescott
Living on the Edge
Textile/Sculpture
Second Place 3D/Mixed Media
Donna Cabral
Alcohol Ink Gourd Large floral
Mixed media
Third Place 3D/Mixed Media
Jeanine Bradfield
Sitting Bird
Stoneware Clay
Honorable Mention 3D/Mixed Media
Nellie Ralat
Conociendonos- Getting Acquainted II
3D Mixed Media
Painting: Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, etc.
First Place Painting
Steve Close
Thru and Across
Acrylic
Second Place Painting
William Jackson
Kudzu and the Rattlesnake Hunter
Acrylic
Third Place Painting
Ashley Stewart
Bridie Lynn
Oil
Honorable Mention Painting
Kathi Wilson
Hereford
Oil
Paper Art: Photography, Drawing, Printmaking
First Place Paper Art
Sarah Swanson
Divergent I
Colored pencil, sharpie on paper
Second Place Paper Art
Steve Morgan
Fishing Day
Photography
Third Place Paper Art
Ashley Stewart
Olivia
Charcoal
Honorable Mention Paper Art
Becky Jackson
Seven Days After 9/11, San Francisco
Photography: Silver Gelatin Print
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Best in Show
Sarah Swanson
The Foxed Bit- Episode 3
Colored pencil, sharpie on paper