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62nd Annual Members' Exhibition-Judging Results

62nd Annual Members' Exhibition- Judging Results

We are honored to have had Jim Thomas, Gallery Director of the Sautee Nacoochee Art Association in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia as our judge for this exhibition.

Juror's Statement:

It was my pleasure to judge the 62nd Annual Members' Exhibition this year. With over 280 pieces of quality art, it was a pleasant challenge to critique and finalize the results.

In determining the top pieces of art, many factors were taken into consideration such as, overall composition, color usage, light source, artistic technique, and the matting and framing of the entire composition where applicable. With the sculptural art, shape, texture, composition and again, technical ability were the components evaluated.

My congratulations are extended to the artists who won awards, and kudos go to all the participating artists who were a part of this highly successful exhibit. It is extremely rewarding to enjoy the superb caliber of fine art that exists in Northeast Georgia"

Jim Thomas, Gallery Directer, The Center Gallery, Sautee Nacoochee Center

And the Winners Are...

Best in Show Winner, Peter Loonam

Best in Show: Peter Loonam, "Outbuildings" watercolor

1st Place: Connie Lynn Reilly, "Gratitude" oil

2nd Place: Allen Ferg, "Apache" bronze

3rd Place: Junko Ono Rothwell, "Man with Cap" oil

Next Pot Luck! Tuesday, January 19, 6:00-7:30 PM

We had such a ball at our Painter's Pot Luck in October, thank you artists that were able to make that night extra special! Our next pot luck! The show on view will be featuring the work of the Atlanta Collage Society & artists showing for the first time Melody Trivisone, Leigh-Anne Gross and Dawne Raulet.

The Quinlan Visual Arts Center proudly presents: "The Art of Self-Promotion and Presentation, An Evening with Brenau University Art, Design and Interior Design Faculty."

Thursday, September 10th

Brenau University Art, Design and Interior Design faculty will present the fundamentals of professional self promotion for college-bound artists the evening of Thursday, September 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. This seminar is free and will be open to high school students, teachers and parents. Learn helpful “do’s and don’ts” for presenting yourself and your portfolio to college interviewers.

There will be displays in the areas of Arts Management, Fashion Design and Historic Clothing, Art Education, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Studio Art and studies abroad.

Portfolio reviews will be conducted by faculty members Barbara Faulkner and Mary Beth Looney. Please be prepared to bring ten to twelve of your best pieces for feedback and download the Art Portfolio Review Form HERE .