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The Annual Ruth and Jim Howland Community OPEN Exhibition

Dates: Feb 1, 2011 to Feb 26, 2011

Scenes from the Exhibit:
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Participating Artist(s):
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Andrew Newell, 'The Procession'

Winner, People's Choice Award 2011
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The Annual Ruth and Jim Howland Community OPEN Exhibition

The annual Ruth and Jim Howland Community OPEN Exhibition is one of our most popular exhibits -- it's a chance for members of the community of all ages to hang a piece of their artwork in the Main Gallery.

::AWARD WINNERS FOR 2011::

People's Choice Award: 

• Andrew Newell, "The Procession"

Ages 0-7:

• Best in Age Group Award: Gabe Uceda, "FSD Blaster," watercolor
• Honorable Mention: Oliver Faase, "Neverland Home," pencil
• Honorable Mention: Lena Becker-Blaese, "Stripey Lion," fiber

Ages 14-19:

• Best in Age Group Award: Felicity Jones, "An American Native," watercolor
• Honorable Mention: Mickey Rushing, "The Unknown Animal," ceramic

Ages 8-13:

• Best in Age Group Award: Paris Myers, "Yellow Cup," watercolor
• Honorable Mention: Sean Marie French-Byrne, "I'm Listening," pen/pencil
• Honorable Mention: Lilli Spakoski, "The Cat That ran away with the Hat," colored pencil

Adults, Non-professional:

• Best in Category Award: Andrew Newell, "The Precession," mixed
• Honorable Mention: Janelle King, "Morphosis," graphite
• Honorable Mention: Matthew Roberts, "Danielle," wood cut

Adults, Professional:

• Best in Category Award: Gale Everett, "A Walk in the Woods," mixed
• Curator's Choice: Frances Stilwell, "Shenandoah Fisherman and Small-mouthed Bass," pastel
• Honorable Mention: Kelly Collins, "Goatscape," colored pencil
• Honorable Mention: Rich Bergeman, "Owen at Lunch," photograph

Pegasus Presentation Awards:

• 1st Place: Judith M. Sander, "The Offering"
• 2nd Place: Ella Rhoades, "Mrs. Weasley's Clock - Rhoades Version"
• Honorable Mention: Andrew Newell, "The Procession"
• Honorable Mention: Richard Liebaert, "The Apotheosis of Ronals McDonald"

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Exhibit Calendar:

• January 29:  bring in artwork, 12noon – 4 PM ONLY
• February 1:  first day of exhibit
• February 3:  1st Thursday, extended hours for voting for People’s Choice Award (thru Feb. 9)
• February 10:  5:30 – 7:00 PM reception, announcement of awards
• February 26: last day of exhibit
• February 29:  Monday, The Arts Center is closed
• March 1: Tuesday, 9 – 5 PM Pick up artwork. Artwork not picked up by March 7 will be considered a donation to The Arts Center. The Arts Center does not accept responsibility for damage to artwork not picked up on Tuesday March 1.