Twenty-seven awards were presented for the 71st Annual Chesterton Woman's Club Art Show at a reception on June 8th at the Chesterton Art Center.
The Best of Show award went to Mark Vander Vinne for his oil painting "Closer Together". Patron of award was Luella DeWulf in memory of Roland V. Cline and Henry DeWulf.
Lisa Gaff, CWC President, Deborah Stipanovich, Art Show Chairman, with Mark VanderVinne, Best of Show Award Recipient
Mark VanderVinne with his Best of Show painting "Closer Together" and with Art Show Co-Chairmen Jenny Gaff and Deborah Stipanovich
First Place was given to April Kruse-Mitchell for pastel "Dunescape I", award patron Pines Village Retirement Communities.
April Kruse-Mitchell, 1st Place, "Dunescape I"
Second Place went to Lindsay Sandbothe for acrylic painting "Peacock", award patron White-Love Funeral Home.
Lindsey Sandbothe, 2nd Place, "Peacock"
Third Place went to Tom Brand for oil "Composition Number III", award patron Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home.
Tom Brand, 3rd Place, "Composition Number III"
Fourth Place went to Deborah Dyer for mixed media "The Quad Cities", award patron Suzanne Philbrick Attorney at Law.
Deborah Dyer, 4th Place, "The Quad Cities" (top painting)
Merit awards went to the following:
- Christine Newton for oil "Purple Barn in Snow", award patron Anton-Shepherd Insurance.
- Julia Holmaas for watercolor "The Glen", award patron Blick Art Materials.
- Kerri Mommer for acrylic "Walk Right In", award patron Edward Jones, Eric Isakson.
- Larry Jenson for wood sculpture "T???", award patron. Gregory T. Babcock, Attorney at Law.
- Ricardo Cortez for sculpture "Steampunk Warrior IV", award patron Tri Kappa Active Chapter.
- Laurel Izard for embroidered cotton "10 of Wands", award patron Karen Coambs.
- Mary Ann Pals for pastel "Grand Finale", award patron 1st State Bank of Porter.
- John J. Habela for wood sculpture "The Couple", award patron SFC Gallery.
- Bonnie Zimmer for 3-D Fiber "Burn Barrel Basket", award patron South Shore Insurance, Christine Newton.
- Louie A. Ortiz for oil "Tea Cup", award patron Tilden & Tilden, Attorneys at Law.
- Judy Crawford for oil "Working the Chain", award patron the Trivan Family.
- Lynn Buckmaster for acrylic "Adventure Awaits", award patron Serenity Spa & Salon.
Awards of Excellence went to the following:
- Julie Kasniunas for acrylic painting "California Poppies", award CWC Patrons.
- Laura Krentz for watercolor "Into the Woods" award CWC Patrons.
Honorable Mentions are as follows:
- Margaret Sullivan for oil "Aubrey's Upset" award patron Ann & Bruce Deckard.
- Carolyn Lelak for print "Avery's First Day" award patron Art Barn School of Art.
- Larry Brechner for digital photo "Heron Portrait", award patron Mr. & Mrs. Paul Petro.
- Judy Davis for pastel "The Fancy House", award patron Tri Kappa Associates Chapter.
- Fred Holly for acrylic "Tea Time", award patron Terry & Nancy Kolasa.
- Jason Gast for oil "Raspberry", award patron White Hat Realty Group, Lisa Gaff.
- John Mullin for sculpture "Launch", award patron CWC.
- Carole Stodder for acrylic "Mixed Message", award patron Glenn L. Firme & Associates.
The Chesterton Woman's Club would like to thank all the artist's that entered this year's show and the many generous patrons for the awards that were able to be presented. There were 71 artists that entered 136 works of art. Come see the wonderful pieces and support an artist by purchasing a piece of artwork.
Jenny Gaff recognized for being Chairman for 10 years with flowers
Raffle Tickets available for Doris Myers painting "Nier Barn Remembered" that supports the community are at the Chesterton Art Center or contact Deborah Stipanovich 219-926-3840 or Jenny Gaff 219-926-4575.
Doris Myers recognized with flowers as featured artist and painting given for raffle at 101 years of age
The show continues thru July 1st at the Chesterton Art Center, Hours M-F 11-4 & Sat. 10-2.
Photos by Dawn Duty