Lancaster County Art Association
Exhibits

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY

First Place: Dan Graziano, ‘Grand Union Flag’, oil.
“Looking up, as in admiration or reverence, at this Continental Colors flag puts the viewer in a state of awe. Laying the paint down with confident, skilled brushstrokes, the flag’s texture comes alive; you can feel it with your eyes. The small specks of ground poking through the blue environment gives the image a sparkle, electricity radiating from the flag.”

Second Place: Henrietta Holton-Thomas, ‘Blowing In the Wind’, watercolor.
“Brief, simple in elements and yet complex in depiction, this lovely little piece captures an emotion. The exaggerated length of the flag allows the twists and folds to speak. There is a force moving through the image.”

Third Place: Pat Reed Nute, ‘Red, White & Blue, USA Originals’, mixed media.
 “A great graphic image that rewards the viewer the more time is spent with it. Subtle shadowy shapes expose themselves with examination. Joy, pride and enthusiasm in equal parts.

Honorable Mention: Karen Frattali, ‘Stars and Stripes’, watercolor.
“A skilled depiction of form, texture and surface. The embroidered stars can almost be felt, thickness on smooth fabric. The large circular center shape deepens with time spent viewing, becoming a passageway into and behind the image.”

Honorable Mention: Joanne McIlvaine, ‘Stevie’s Red Umbrellas’, oil.
“Bright candy colors catch your eye from a distance. A sunny lunch spent in the tiny projections of shade under the umbrellas. It’s a brief, directly painted impression of a sweet intimate moment.”

NON-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY

First Place: Jerry Brown, ‘Blue Moon Redux’, watercolor.
“The low light and dark landscape provides plenty of room for the imagination to slip into and out of the shadows. A dreamy space inviting exploration. The image draws you in from across the room and rewards the viewer upon closer inspection.”

Second Place: Rebecca Achenbach, ‘Somewhere on Main Street’, watercolor.
“The building is represented with lovely detailed execution, from the highly textured brick walls to the wonderful depiction of sunlight falling on the front facade. The viewer may wonder, what is just inside that door.”

Third Place: Doris Morrison, ‘Peaceful’, acrylic.
 “A sunny but windy day provides a pleasant backdrop for the idle boats; waiting for calmer waters. The light, texture and geometry of the boats is expertly depicted by the artist, letting your eyes feel the wooden surfaces and the peeling paint.”

Honorable Mention: Martie Brown, ‘Fading Glory’, watercolor.
“It’s been there as long as memory serves, living through remembrances these days and not daily use. The ancient tree is depicted as part of the building, as if they had grown together over their many shared years.”

Honorable Mention: Elaine Gross, ‘Ocean Grove, New Jersey’, watercolor.
“Summer day – heat & sun; all represented in this lovely painting of a well cared for camp cottage. The cool of the shaded areas contrasts with the bright colorful flowers. Who wouldn’t enjoy an afternoon visit?”

JUDGE: Jeremy Waak
Jeremy was born in Lincoln, NE and moved to Lancaster, PA after grad school.
After working in higher education for 16 years, he is now a full time sculptor with a studio in center city Lancaster.
His work deals with human rituals, relationships to technology, and humor.

Drop Off: July 23, 24 & 25 (See note below.)
Pick Up: Sept. 10,11, 12
Theme: Sunrise or  Sunset
Open to all members
Early morning or late evening are favorite times of the day for artists. The vibrant colors, warm light and long shadows of sunrise or sunset make great subject matter on its own or as a back drop for a portrait, still life, etc.
Both shows - members may enter 1-3 pieces.
These shows will be judged and awards given in both categories.
Entry fees: Non-Professional: $15 for1piece, $25 for  2 pieces, $30 for 3 pieces.
Professional: $20 for 1 piece, $35 for 2 pieces, $40 for 3 pieces.
*1-3 entries, judged – awards given

Note regarding Saturday drop-offs for this exhibit:
The date of the Strasburg Classic Car Show was changed to July 24 .
That change makes things difficult for Saturday drop offs for the Sunrise-Sunset exhibit.
They will be closing off the street to traffic in the afternoon,
However if you tell the police where you are going, they should let you through.
We would advise coming in the morning if you need to drop off on Saturday.
The Classic Car show runs 3-7pm.

Drop off - Sept. 10, 11, 12
Pick up –Oct. 15, 16, 17
Open to all members, No theme
*1-2 entries per member, judged - awards given
Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor

Drop off – Oct. 15, 16, 17
Pick up – Nov.12, 13, 14
Open to members & non-members
Theme: Autumn subjects & colors
Special categories, awards & events to be announced at a later date.
Judged – awards given

Drop off - Nov. 12,13,14
Pick up - Jan. 7, 8, 9
Theme: holidays – past & present, also miniatures & original crafts
Judged, awards given
1-3 original works, any size (max. 55”)
1-6 miniatures - (12x12 or smaller, any subjects)
1-6 original crafts (not from kits)