73RD Annual Members' exhibition
Exhibition Dates: October 8th - December 5th
WInners announced
The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is excited and honored to announce the results of its 73rd Annual Members’ Exhibition. Professional artist Steve Penley and student artist Catie Cook juried the works submitted. Steve Penley is a Quinlan favorite and an internationally renowned, seasoned artist. His talent and works need no introduction. This is the first time we have brought in a student juror. I want to get a pulse on the kind of mediums, subject matter emerging artists are energized by.
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Steve Penley’s artwork can be found in corporate and private collections around the world. He is best known across the nation for his bold interpretations of American icons. P E N L E Y wants to reconstruct the image of America, which has been deconstructed in recent years. His art celebrates what he sees as the American Ideal and is unapologetic for his love of America and everything it stands for. He has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and is a regular contributor on Fox News.
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Results: Professional Juror Steve Penley
Best in Show: Branding | oil on canvas | Ann Goble
1st Place: Eyes Won’t Lie | watercolor on gessoed surface | Viviane Van Giesen
2nd Place: Tail Spin | acrylic, oil and charcoal | Colleen Leach
3rd Place: My Sister’s Boat | oil on canvas | Beth Moreau
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
Best in Show: Jeweler | oil on linen | Bob White
1st Place: Branding | oil on canvas | Ann Goble
2nd Place: I’d Rather See Than Be One! | pastel | Ronnie Offen
3rd Place: Thursday Afternoon | acrylic | Kathy Kitz
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
The Members’ Exhibition offers a diverse body of works, not just in mediums used but in subject matter and techniques. Our members have once again proved that it is still very important to ‘make’ things of beauty. While we battle the pandemic and political disharmony, GOOD is still found in abundance, at the Quinlan. – Nairika Cornett
Best in Show: Branding | oil on canvas | Ann Goble
1st Place: Eyes Won’t Lie | watercolor on gessoed surface | Viviane Van Giesen
2nd Place: Tail Spin | acrylic, oil and charcoal | Colleen Leach
3rd Place: My Sister’s Boat | oil on canvas | Beth Moreau
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
- Fastnet Rounding | oil on canvas | Robin Terrell
- Chattahoochee Reflections | acrylic | Jim McQuillen
- Flyaway | acrylic | Margaret Tingley
- Intersection | acrylic and mixed media | Claudia Campbell
- Plan B | acrylic on canvas | Christie Gregory
Best in Show: Jeweler | oil on linen | Bob White
1st Place: Branding | oil on canvas | Ann Goble
2nd Place: I’d Rather See Than Be One! | pastel | Ronnie Offen
3rd Place: Thursday Afternoon | acrylic | Kathy Kitz
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
- Together We Stand | steel | Scott Lacey
- Wellspring | archival photography | Cynthia Todd
- Lotus | oil on canvas | Henry Spiker
- 19th Amendment, Women’s Right to Vote | mixed media | Nancy Rhodes
- Tail Spin | acrylic, oil and charcoal | Colleen Leach
The Members’ Exhibition offers a diverse body of works, not just in mediums used but in subject matter and techniques. Our members have once again proved that it is still very important to ‘make’ things of beauty. While we battle the pandemic and political disharmony, GOOD is still found in abundance, at the Quinlan. – Nairika Cornett
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The most popular tradition in the history of the Quinlan, the 73rd 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 5th 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.
Members wishing to participate must have a CURRENT membership valid through December 25, 2020. Juror and most celebrated artist, Steve Penley will award ribbons for Best in Show, First, Second, and Third places as well as several Honorable Mentions. Exhibition reception and Award Ceremony dates TBD, due to the pandemic. As we are not permitted to hold gatherings larger than 50 persons, we will schedule several outdoor receptions throughout the Members’ Exhibition. During receptions, patrons will be able to enter our gallery spaces, to observe this exhibition while social distancing.
Members wishing to participate must have a CURRENT membership valid through December 25, 2020. Juror and most celebrated artist, Steve Penley will award ribbons for Best in Show, First, Second, and Third places as well as several Honorable Mentions. Exhibition reception and Award Ceremony dates TBD, due to the pandemic. As we are not permitted to hold gatherings larger than 50 persons, we will schedule several outdoor receptions throughout the Members’ Exhibition. During receptions, patrons will be able to enter our gallery spaces, to observe this exhibition while social distancing.
ABOUT STEVE PENLEY:
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Stephan Lyall Penley was born into a family of musicians in 1964 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Penley family moved to Athens and then to Macon where Steve graduated from First Presbyterian Day School. Steve continued his studies of art at The School of Visual Arts in New York and at The University of Georgia.
After college, Steve was working odd jobs while painting when his talent was recognized by an attorney and art enthusiast, Robert Steed. Steed’s friendship and patronage helped Steve connect with many other clients and grow his business. Penley quickly gained recognition for his bold brush strokes, vivid colors and historical icon paintings. Steve is now one of America’s most celebrated artists with works exhibited worldwide. Steve has created many projects for Fox News, major companies such as Coca-Cola, AirTran/Southwest, Kaiser Permanente, as well as several U.S. Presidents. Penley has authored several books of his own and illustrated books including several authored by Coach Vince Dooley. He has received a number of awards and honors for his talents and has donated countless paintings to charities and organizations in his community and state, as well as across the nation. He especially considers it an honor to be involved with numerous organizations that benefit our service men and women as well as our veterans. Steve is proudest of his role as a father of three very talented artists and musicians: Lyall, Abbey and Parker. The Penleys call Atlanta home. |
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