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69th Annual Members' Exhibition Award Winners
​and Juror's Statement

69th Annual Members’ Exhibition – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Exhibition Dates: October 20 – November 26, 2016
Opening Reception, Thursday, October 20, 5:30 – 7:30, Awards Ceremony 6:15 PM
 
The most popular tradition in the history of the Quinlan, the 69th Annual Members' Exhibition showcases the work of the myriad of member-artists from Gainesville and surrounding North Georgia Communities, Atlanta and the Southeast. Each year of celebration marks yet another season of unparalleled excellence in visual arts programming and celebrates the artists that contribute to that level of excellence. The exhibition will be on view through December 10th and is a dazzling and eclectic array of art in all media including landscapes, abstracts, still life compositions, portraits, ceramics, wood turnings and much, much more.
 
The opening reception will be Thursday, October 20th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third places as well as several Honorable Mentions. Juror Angela Nichols, Director of Exhibitions and Programming, The Hudgens Center for the Arts, Duluth, Georgia will award ribbons for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third places as well as several Honorable Mentions at the opening reception.
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BEST IN SHOW: Diane Speight (left) “The Takeaway” mixed media 
 
FIRST PLACE:  Jon Mehlferber “Spirit House” plastic/mirror 
 
SECOND PLACE:  Lynx Nguyen “1,440,000 Tally Marks” ink+ paper 
 
THIRD PLACE:  George McCord “Whisper Lake” pastel 
 
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Meg Barclay “Cove” oil 
Heidi Bowman “Paradise Lost- it only took one!” enamel 
Claudia Campbell “A Walk in the Garden” acrylic/mixed media 
Mary Belle Donaldson “59th Street Bridge- Feelin’ Groovy” mixed media 
Jenny Bishop Heaton “Floral Patterns” acrylic 
John Hemmer “Reactor” Maplewood 
Scott Lacey “Untitled” steel 
Beth Moreau “evan’s Way” oil on linen panel 
Rachel Rieckenberg “Untitled” pyrography and acrylic 
Dana Ross “Against the Tides” wood 
Karen Sturm “Revannah” watercolor 
Michael Valley “Denied” mixed media 
Lee Anne White “Agavestricta” photo encaustic 
Debra Yaun “Here’s Looking at You” colored pencil 
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​Juror’s Statement:
 
I have always had a deep affection and appreciation for things made by hand.  I respect the transformative power of making.  I make.  I enjoy being around others that make.  I enjoy interacting with things made by others.  It brings me immense joy to drink my daily coffee out of a beautiful cup whose maker I know well and interact with daily.   
 
I am always flattered when the invitation to curate, jury, or judge an exhibition is extended.  Although it is usually a daunting task, I find the experience enjoyable, insightful and rewarding.  In this endeavor specifically, I enjoyed seeing the diversity of approaches to making.  Spending time immersing myself in the works was such a treat. 
 
When selecting pieces of merit, first and foremost, I looked for quality in craftsmanship, technique, and execution.  Beyond that, I look for works that are engaging or that stand out for one reason or another; a unique or unusual approach to a specific technique, humor, joy, curiosity.  I also know that art is subjective.   I bring my own set of opinions and biases to the table when making selections. 
 
Indeed, I do consider this exhibition to be made up of works that are both strong and insightful.  It has been both an honor and a pleasure selecting the awards.
                            
 
Angela D. Nichols
Director of Exhibitions & Public Programs, Hudgens Center for the Arts

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Thank you volunteers for special assistance installing this exhibition:
Sandi Landergott, Vinson Trippe, Mary Hull, Neal Hughs, Chris Hamman, Frances Byrd, Lynn Tryon, Richard Flemming, Jean Priest, Joesph Whalen and Michael McDougall
 
Interns:
Lizzie Lowrey, Ethan Cantrell, Preston Price and Christy Packard 

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