Frederick Gallery: October 2013

50th Anniversary Regional Exhibition

Juror: Johnny Johnson || Catalog || Flier

Awards:

  • Focus acrylic painting by Barbara Taylor Hall of Fredericksburg, VA
  • The Angel of Marye's Heights by Rache E. Britt of Fredericksburg, VA
  • Holy Family mixed media painting by Patte Ormsby of Fredericksburg, VA

Honorable Mentions:

  • Because One Wasn't Enough oil painting by Caroline Esbenshade of Fredericksburg, VA
  • White Handrail, Collioure metallic photo by Deborah Herndon of Charleston, WV
  • Learning the Ropes acrylic painting by Penny Hicks of Fredericksburg, VA
  • Gentle Vigilance photo by Gregg McCrary of Spotsylvania, VA
  • Against the Wall acrylic painting by Ted Ostrowski of Bowling Green, VA
  • Convincing Force watercolor on Yupo by Rita Rose & Rae Rose of Spotsylvania, VA
  • Erecting Walls mixed media painting by Patricia Smith of Locust Grove, VA
  • Douglas Hill watercolor on Yupo by Suzanne Stewart of Locust Grove, VA

Juror's Statement—As the juror for the 50th Anniversary FCCA regional exhibit, I knew that my task would be challenging. Having lived in the Fredericksburg area for over 50 years did not help the situation. In spite of knowing so many of the artists, the objectivity that a juror should have did not abandon me. Faced with a large number of entries and their high quality, it was somewhat difficult to get the number selected to just 40 plus. The size of the gallery required that number.

From my perspective, the 50th anniversary exhibit should include a broad range of expressions. This did not mean that basic standards for judging would be ignored. There are social commentaries and other works that are unique. How the artists handled their different mediums was noteworthy.

I have judged quite a few exhibits and it is difficult for me to say why the art work submitted was rejected as opposed to selected. There were quite a few works not selected in spite of their artistic merit. I commend all of the artists whether you were selected or not. I am honored to have been your juror.

FIRST PLACE: Focus, Acrylic by Barbara Taylor Hall, Size 30in x 22in (October 2013)
SECOND PLACE: The Angel of Marye's Heights, Acrylic on Canvas by Rache E. Britt, Size 30in x 24in (October 2013)
THIRD PLACE: Holy Family, Oil and Metal Leaf Patina Acrylic by Patte Ormsby, Size 39in x 32in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Because One Wasn't Enough, Oil on Linen by Caroline Esbenshade, 24in x 48in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: White Handrail Collioure, Metallic Photograph by Deborah Herndon, Size 20in x 16in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Learning the Rope, Acrylic by Penny Hicks, Size 16in x 12in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Gentle Vigilance, Photography by Gregg McCrary, Size 12in x 36in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Against the Wall, Acrylic by Ted Ostrowski, Size 16in x 20in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Convincing Force-Watercolor on Yupo by Rita Rose and Rae Rose-Size 17.5in x 23.5in Framed 21in x 27in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Erecting Walls, Mixed Media on Panel by Patricia Smith, Size 30in x 30in (October 2013)
HONORABLE MENTION: Douglas Hill, watercolor on Yupo by Suzanne Stewart, Size 26in x 19.5in (October 2013)
Aquia Creek No. 2, Pastel and Gouache by Diane B. Russel, Size 9in x 12in (October 2013)
Aspen Forest, Photo on Canvas by Rachael Carroll, Size 16in x 20in (October 2013)
Autism - What Does It Mean, Ink on Clayboard by Phyllis Graudszue, Size 10.5in x 7.5in (October 2013)
Begonia, Watercolor Pencil on Paper by Ann Coppage, Size 31in x 24in (October 2013)
Belmont Spring House, Pastel by Kathy Waltermire, Size 11in x 14in (October 2013)
Bird Blind, April, Watercolor by Pat Knock, Size 10.3in x 13.5 (October 2013)
Callinule on Waterlilies, Oil by Charlotte Richards, Size 24in x 30in (October 2013)
Canadian Lake, Oil by Kathleen Scott, Size 16in x 20in (October 2013)
Clock Works, Photography by Sharon Jones, Size 11in x 14in (October 2013)
Collecting the Leaves, Photography by Jean Wilcox, Size 10in x 8in (October 2013)
Electric Chanterelles, Acrylic by Bev Bley, Size 21.25in x 14.5in (October 2013)
Float, Acrylic by Katherine S. Green, Size 20in x 20in (October 2013)
Floating Along, Acrylic and Watercolor by Kathleen Willingham, Size 16in x 22in Framed 22in x 28in (October 2013)
Fredericksburg Icons with Train, Mixed Media on Tyvek by Cathy Herndon, Size 24.5in x 18.5in Framed 36in x 28in (October 2013)
Happy Committee 1, Mixed Media on Canvas by Patte Ormsby, Size 12in x 9in (October 2013)
Hummer Going for the Nector, Sumi-e by Carol Waite, Size 15.5in x 12in Framed 21in x 17in (October 2013)
Ice Fields 1, Mixed Media by Rita Rose and Rae Rose, Size 14in x 11in Framed 20in x 16in (October 2013)
Iron Relic Necklace, Metal & Glass Beads by Liana Pivirotto, Size 18in (October 2013)
Jordans Pond, Pastel by Betty Martley, Size 9in x 12in (October 2013)
Late in the Afternoon, Oil on Canvas by Ginna Cullen, Size 12in x 16in (October 2013)
Let the River Run, Watercolor on Yupo by Sue Henderson, Size 12in x 9in Framed 14in x 11in (October 2013)
Marvelous Maine, Mixed Media by Mary Lou Cramer, Size 18in x 16in (October 2013)
MEDs, Acrylic on Canvas by Jean Lauzon, Size 24in x 18in (October 2013)
Midway Magic, Photography by Penny Parrish, Size 16in x 24in (October 2013)
Morning Tide, Oil by Lynn Mehta, Size 11in x 14in (October 2013)
New Earth Light, Acrylic on Canvas by Tarver Harris, Size 24in x 36in (October 2013)
Ode to the Inuit, Relief Block Print by Linda Larochelle, Size 19in x 24in (October 2013)
Old Red Barns, Pastel by Kay L Roscoe, Size 11in x 17in (October 2013)
Piper In The Sands, Photography by Joyette Cole, Size 7.5in x 9.5in (October 2013)
Saturday in the Park, Batik by Mary Lazar, Size 30in x 20in (October 2013)
Tally Me Bananas, Watercolor by Sandy Staley, Size 10in x14in Framed 18in x 14in (October 2013)
The God Paricle, Watercolor by Connie Canby, Size 12in x 12in (October 2013)
The Midas Touch, Collage by Gloria Affenit, Size 16in x 18in (October 2013)
Untitled, Mixed Media by Stacey M. S. Schultze, Size 28in x 22in (October 2013)
Vibrant Life, Acrylic on Canvas by Shannon Anne Gallant, Size 43in x 30in (October 2013)
View of the Pyrenees from Carcassonne, Watercolor by Paula Raudenbush, Size 6in x 8in (October 2013)
Wisp #1 2012, Oil on Canvas by Jane T. Woodworth, Size 20in x 20in (October 2013)