Although the Buchanan Center for the Arts has not been open to the public, the staff is still busy at work to bring the arts to the community. Recently, the 52nd Annual Town and Country Art Show took place and all the award winners were announced online and social media providing viewers with a view. Looking ahead, Executive Director Krystine Gilbert shares the gallery is working to bring virtual exhibitions:
“We are looking at opportunities to bring the arts to the community virtually, so, our next exhibition we are hoping to turn it into a virtual gallery show. Look for that when we make those announcements. Then looking towards the future and what we can plan and prepare for. Also, you will see the weekly email blasts if you get on the website and you can join the weekly email blasts. We bring to you virtual arts opportunities and things to do with your family and friends,” says Gilbert.
To stay up to date on all items related to the BCA visit http://bcaarts.org.
52nd Town and Country Art Show 2020 Awards
YOUNGBLOOD AWARD – For artistic promise and potential
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
WINNER: Beatriz Vasquez – “Rose” (1st grade)
6th Grade – 8th Grade
WINNER: Cadence Schisler – “God’s Light” (7th grade)
9th Grade – 12th Grade
WINNER: Nini Spirliev – “More than Meets the Eye” (12th grade)
GRACE BUCHANAN AWARD – For best use of medium
Watercolor
WINNER: Isaiah Empson – “Jellyfish” (5th grade)
Pastels
WINNER: Kathryn Box – “Roses” (2nd grade)
Oils
WINNER: Judith Tepexicuapa – “Empty” (12th grade)
Pen, Ink, Pencil
WINNER: Chia Li – “The World” (8th grade)
Sculpture
WINNER: Markus Munson – “Wire Tree” (10th grade)
Acrylic
WINNER: Samantha Boughton – “Everything” (12th grade)
Printmaking
WINNER: Julia Underwood – “As Above So Below” (11th grade)
Photography
WINNER: Riley Newberry – “Beauty of Southern Illinois” (12th grade)
Mixed Media
WINNER: Maddie Lee – “Tidbit” (12th grade)
BEST OF DIVISION – For overall outstanding artwork within age group
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
WINNER: Van Balmer – “John Lennon” (4th grade)
6th Grade – 8th Grade
WINNER: Libby Miller – “Pop Tarts & Donut” (8th grade)
9th Grade – 12th Grade
WINNER: Giovanni Godina – “I’m Back!” (12th grade)
SUSAN TWOMEY INNOVATION AWARD – For creativity, unique perspective, and artwork that stands out among a sea of artwork and shows tremendous promise within the entire exhibition
WINNER: Stella Narkiewicz – “Dewey Decimal Book Box” (12th grade)
KATHY LOWE-ARTHUR AWARD – Awarded to one junior high student for outstanding artwork
WINNER: Harry Waugh – “Hunter” (7th grade)
LYNN FINCH AWARD – Awarded to one 2nd – 6th grade student for unique/mature artwork and execution of technique for his/her age
WINNER: Charley Cargill – “Galaxy Set” (5th grade)
JOHN OHLER DRAWING AWARD – Awarded to one student for outstanding artwork in the medium
WINNER: Jacqualyn Richardson – “Figure/Fabric Study” (12th grade)
BEST OF SHOW – For overall outstanding artwork within the entire exhibition
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WINNER: Emma Saltzman – “Kristina” (11th grade)
