With our whole heART, we thank you! We were honored to host our first virtual Artist Awards Ceremony for The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition. We are thankful for the community support dedication of all of the talented local artists in our show.
Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 60 artists! With careful deliberation, juror Naomi Shachar selected her prize-winners in three categories” Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” award. Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.
Congratulations to all!
To see all works on-line click this link.
Best of Show:
Kim VanDerHoek, “Land of Milk & Honey” (oil)
Enderle Center Awards
Enderle Center Choice Award:
Teresa Shippy, “Diego’s Letters” (fiber)
Honorable Mention:
Marie Tippets, “Celebrating Cherry Blossoms” (pastel)
Contemporary Craft
First Place:
Michael Evans, “Walnut Natural Edge Bowl” (wood)
Second Place:
Monique Selwitz, “Labradorite & Sterling Necklace”
Third Place:
James Minidis, “Still Flying” (music box)
Honorable Mention:
Christine Head, “Full Tilt” (fused glass)
Honorable Mention:
Andrew Matsev, “Mahogany & Resin Plate” (wood)
Traditional
First Place:
Denise Tabari, “Beneath the Canopy” (oil)
Second Place:
Jason Li, “Whitewater” (watercolor)
Third Place:
Maaria Kader, “Let Me Out” (scratchboard)
Honorable Mention:
Amanda Fish, “Mandarins with Asian Vase” (oil)
Honorable Mention:
John Sawyer, “The Peaceful Morning” (oil)
Honorable Mention:
Dave Chapple, “Spring Vista” (oil)
Honorable Mention:
Sarah Ciavarella, “Ticket to Ride” (oil)
Contemporary
First Place:
Arpad Petrass, “Gentle Giant” (photography)
Second Place:
Kara Bullock, “And so it Goes” (oil)
Third Place:
Taffy Van Calcar, “Nature’s Salad” (oil)
Honorable Mention:
Nick Capaci, “Reflective Whispers” (mixed media on panel)
Honorable Mention:
Ellen Kirwan, “Reaching High” (oil & cold wax)
Honorable Mention:
Ryan McGarrity, “Side Street Streams” (photography)
It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are planning!