First Place Winner, Ray Hassard, "Dawn on the Rocks" Pastel, 18 x 24
Top artists from 20 states competed for awards in the first annual art show, judged by Sherrie McGraw and Gregg Kreutz. The show, held as a benefit for the new Wethersfield Academy for the Arts (WAA) in Wethersfield, CT is on view at Hartford Fine Art and Framing at 80 Pitkin Street, East Hartford.
Ray Hassard, of Cincinatti, Ohio, was awarded first place for his painting "Dawn on the Rocks". Second place was awarded to Kelli Folsom, Old Lyme, Connecticut for "Metal, Glass, Onions". Leah Lopez, of New York, won third place for "Copper and Blue". In addition, there were five artists who received honorable mentions for their work: Todd Voss for "Little Japanese Vase with Crab Apples"; Jack Broderick for "Winterspill"; Chris Hooker for "Green Chinese & Lace"; Angela Falstrom for "Chadwick's Studio"; and Mee Sang Skrajnowski for "The Photographer".
Collectors and artists are invited to view the show at Hartford Fine Art and Framing (860) 528-1409, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-5:30PM, Saturday 9:30AM-3PM. All paintings are for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits the WAA.
The Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is a new, nonprofit educational organization located at the Old Buck Farm on Hartford Avenue in Wethersfield, CT. The Academy embraces several art disciplines where students, working directly with professional artists, are guided and encouraged to develop their unique gifts and talents in weekly classes and workshops.
Please contact Sandra Wakeen, 860-436-9857 for additional information about the show or the art programs of the WAA or to sign up for weekly classes or workshops. www.wethersfieldarts.org
No comments:
Post a Comment