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EXHIBITION DATES: October 12 - November 25, 2017
Opening Reception, Thursday, October 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
The most popular tradition in the history of the Quinlan, the 70th 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 November 25th 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 12th 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 Dianne Mize retired teacher and Art Department Head, Georgia's Governor's Honors Program (Six Summers), Department Head and Associate Professor of Art, Piedmont College (Ten Years) Co-founder and Instructor, Dianne Mize Studio, will award ribbons for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third places as well as several Honorable Mentions at the opening reception.
The opening reception will be Thursday, October 12th 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 Dianne Mize retired teacher and Art Department Head, Georgia's Governor's Honors Program (Six Summers), Department Head and Associate Professor of Art, Piedmont College (Ten Years) Co-founder and Instructor, Dianne Mize Studio, will award ribbons for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third places as well as several Honorable Mentions at the opening reception.
List of Award Winners, Opening Reception, Thursday, Oct 12
70th Annual Members’ Exhibition
BEST IN SHOW: “Stairway to Heaven,” steel, Scott Lacey, RM. 1
FIRST PLACE: “Hope,” pastel, Linda Tilden, JM. 67
SECOND PLACE: “Monstrosity,” oil and mixed media, Michael Valley, JM. 99
THIRD PLACE: “A Jug of Wine,” acrylic, J.K. Cononico, JM. 6
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
“Chihuly Basket on Glass Table,” oil on canvas, J. Wylie Bradley, JM. 24
“Lotus Flowers Past,”mixed media, Ingrid Bolton, JM. 11
“Woodland Wonder,” mixed media, Anna Elrod, RM. 7
“Parallels,” acrylic, Patricia Fabian, JM. 15
“You and Me,” raku ceramic, Joe Hall, JM. 4
“Quintessential Rosemary,” photograph, Travis Massey, B. 16
“Untitled,” oil, Trudi McClain, T. 3
“15,000,000 Tally Marks in Blue Ballpoint,” ballpoint pen, Lynx Nguyen, JM. 10
“Message in a Bottle,” gourd and pine needles, Lesley Orr, JM. 41
“Turbulence,” acrylic, Anne Trippe, JM. 39
“Pins & Needles,” colored pencil, Morgan Valencia, T. 26
“Yearning,” wood, Fred Warshofsky, JM. 9
Last Honorable Mention: The hanging committee for the layout and presentation of a variety of work in a thoughtful, accessible and artful way.
Juror’s Statement:
I want to emphasize that in this show, even though we gave special recognition to several pieces, there are NO losers. Every piece is a winner and so is every artist for continuing to follow your bliss and in this show, sharing your work with the world. It is a stunning show.
Next, it was the artwork that got the recognition, not the artist. We artists forget that each work takes a life of its own and guides us to make it happen.
As to my process for judging, I use four guiding principles--Craftsmanship, Design, Originality and Presentation. I stick closely to those guidelines when making selections. If I'm in conflict about two pieces for a particular placing, then I look for expressiveness over technical prowess.
Congratulations to Quinlan on this 70th anniversary, congratulations to all of you for these visible accomplishments and my special compliments to the hanging committee for putting together a remarkable show--a work of art within itself. May your creativity continue to flourish and bring you joy!
Juror, Dianne Mize Why it Won? Saturday, October 28th, 1-3 PM juror talk with Dianne Mize (free), come get into the head of our exceptional juror and get to understand the process of jurying a fine art exhibition. Great for participating artists as well as curious appreciators.
BEST IN SHOW: “Stairway to Heaven,” steel, Scott Lacey, RM. 1
FIRST PLACE: “Hope,” pastel, Linda Tilden, JM. 67
SECOND PLACE: “Monstrosity,” oil and mixed media, Michael Valley, JM. 99
THIRD PLACE: “A Jug of Wine,” acrylic, J.K. Cononico, JM. 6
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
“Chihuly Basket on Glass Table,” oil on canvas, J. Wylie Bradley, JM. 24
“Lotus Flowers Past,”mixed media, Ingrid Bolton, JM. 11
“Woodland Wonder,” mixed media, Anna Elrod, RM. 7
“Parallels,” acrylic, Patricia Fabian, JM. 15
“You and Me,” raku ceramic, Joe Hall, JM. 4
“Quintessential Rosemary,” photograph, Travis Massey, B. 16
“Untitled,” oil, Trudi McClain, T. 3
“15,000,000 Tally Marks in Blue Ballpoint,” ballpoint pen, Lynx Nguyen, JM. 10
“Message in a Bottle,” gourd and pine needles, Lesley Orr, JM. 41
“Turbulence,” acrylic, Anne Trippe, JM. 39
“Pins & Needles,” colored pencil, Morgan Valencia, T. 26
“Yearning,” wood, Fred Warshofsky, JM. 9
Last Honorable Mention: The hanging committee for the layout and presentation of a variety of work in a thoughtful, accessible and artful way.
Juror’s Statement:
I want to emphasize that in this show, even though we gave special recognition to several pieces, there are NO losers. Every piece is a winner and so is every artist for continuing to follow your bliss and in this show, sharing your work with the world. It is a stunning show.
Next, it was the artwork that got the recognition, not the artist. We artists forget that each work takes a life of its own and guides us to make it happen.
As to my process for judging, I use four guiding principles--Craftsmanship, Design, Originality and Presentation. I stick closely to those guidelines when making selections. If I'm in conflict about two pieces for a particular placing, then I look for expressiveness over technical prowess.
Congratulations to Quinlan on this 70th anniversary, congratulations to all of you for these visible accomplishments and my special compliments to the hanging committee for putting together a remarkable show--a work of art within itself. May your creativity continue to flourish and bring you joy!
Juror, Dianne Mize Why it Won? Saturday, October 28th, 1-3 PM juror talk with Dianne Mize (free), come get into the head of our exceptional juror and get to understand the process of jurying a fine art exhibition. Great for participating artists as well as curious appreciators.