Paris, Tenn.–The Paris-Henry County Arts Council has announced the winners of the 35th Artist Showcase.
“We were excited to see the number of entries participating in the show this year and the quality of the workmanship is outstanding,” according to Arts Council President Karen Sinn.
Best of Show honors went to Dan Knowles with his large painting “Infinity Rag.” Madison Edmonds took Best of Show in the youth division with “Can’t Think Straight.”
ADULT CATEGORY
PAINTINGS: First Place – Ann Stapp, 1850’s Bucket Maker; Second Place – David Carrico, Red Mill; Third Place – Chelsea Lodge, The Prickly Hippie
MIXED MEDIA: First Place – Delilah H. Presson, Van Gough’s Garden; Second Place – Donna Revelee, Woodpecker Family; Dianne Carlisle, The Offering
DRAWING: First Place – Delilah H. Presson, Muscovy and Hens; Second Place – Jeaan Lorrah, Anxiety; Collette Wilde, The Thoroughbred
CERAMICS: First Place – Martin Paschall, Toroidal Teapot; Second Place – Martin Paschall, Agateware Vase; Third Place – Martin Paschall, Raku Vase
FIBER: First Place – Judith Putman, Paisley Park; Second Place – Judith Putman, Stix
SCULPTURE: First Place – Donna Revelee, Bobcat; Second Place – Dan Knowles, Round Head; Third Place – Sharon Cortinez – Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant
YOUTH CATEGORY
DRAWING: First Place – Lynn Chau, Hand Study; Second Place – Lynn Chau, Wanda; Third Place – TáKila Pollack, 2 Point Perspective
PAINTING & SCULPTURE: First Place – Amethyst Alexander, Three Pears; Second Place – Sierra Foust, Untitled; Third Place – David Walker, Segmented Bowl
MIXED MEDIA: First Place – Madison Edmonds, Loveless; Second Place – Jake Hatcher, Midnight Moontime; Third Place – Emma Townsend, Window To The Soul
The show will run through April 24 at the W.G. Rhea Library during regular business hours. Local show sponsors were Joe Mahan Ford and Re/Max Cornerstone Real Estate.
The Showcase can also be view virtually by a video produced by Crove Media. It should be available online by April 5. The virtual tour will be posted on the Arts Council’s website and Facebook page along with the Library’s media sites, and the Chamber of Commerce sites.
A private artists prize reception will be held in April. Details are forthcoming.
Library Director Kathy Collins looks over the Showcase artworks. (Arts Council photos).