Lancaster County Art Association
Exhibits

Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor

Debra Smith, “It’s Snowing Again, Dagnabit”

Professional Category

First Place: Kristin Blanck, “Go West”, oil on panel.
Second Place: Marianne Calenda, “Peach Alley”, charcoal.
Third Place: Jennifer Cavalcante, “Orange Tulips 2”, photography.
Honorable Mention: Melissa Carroll, “Kirkwood Preserve”, oil.
Honorable Mention: Judy W. Smith, “Spring Dance”, mixed media.
Honorable Mention: John Sauers, “Early Spring”, watercolor.
Honorable Mention: Jane Wise, “Through It All”, watercolor.

Non-Professional Category

First Place: Shirley Taggart, “Spring In the City”, mixed media.
Second Place: Jerry Brown, “Winter Shadows”, watercolor
Third Place: Marti Early, “Glacier Play”, watercolor.
Honorable Mention: Amber Horvath, “Pretty Bird II – “Bird of Fire”, colored pencil.
Honorable Mention: Debbie Huff, “Kindness Is In the Eyes”, alcohol ink.

Judge: Richard P. Ressel

“Enduring Neighbor”, casein on board by Richard P. Ressel

Richard is a speaker, teacher, judge, and artist who has exhibited and received recognition for both ceramics and paintings in regional, national, and international exhibitions. He has been featured in regional and national publications, including: Best of Watercolor Painting Light and Shadow, Best of Watercolor Painting Texture, The Very Best of Watercolor, Dover Publishers, Splash 18 The Best of Watercolor.
A Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society and the Philadelphia Water Color Society, he also is Fellow Maxima Cum Laude Member – The American Artists Professional League, New York, NY.
A graduate of Millersville University, he taught art at Lancaster Catholic High School since 1977. 

Drop Off- April 23, 24, 25 (& pickup of work from the Spring Membership Show)
Pick Up – June 4, 5, 6
Open to all artists – any age – children, teen, adult & seniors
Theme: Your home town or favorite location in Lancaster County
Donate 5”x7” (unframed) works on paper, any medium, unlimited entries
Work will be hung in the gallery in a quilt like display.
Judged Awards & People’s Choice Awards.
Artwork will be for sale & benefit the LCAA

This exhibit will feature small artwork celebrating Lancaster County and our beautiful area.
There is a wealth of subject matter from country farms to vibrant city, scenic and nature areas to intriguing little towns, historic sites to gardens, and even your own backyard!
The small pieces will be displayed on the LCAA's gallery walls in a quilt like pattern.
Awards and prizes will be given, judged and People's Choice.
We will also be awarding a special prize to the area (town, township, etc.) that we receive the most entries from. Artwork will be for sale both in person and online and will benefit the LCAA.

Artists - We need your help to make this a successful event.
Create 1 or more artworks- 2D (any drawing, painting, photography, textile or fabric medium) or 3D (sculpture, ceramics, glass, textile or fabric) depicting your favorite area in Lancaster County.

Please follow these guidelines:

1. Size: 2D artwork must be 5" x 7" with a 1" border (paper size 7x9").
Pieces can be horizontal or vertical.
3D artwork - height 10" or less, width 8" or less.

2. Materials: 2D work must be done on paper.
Please use a good quality paper.
For oil or acrylic pieces we recommend canvas paper or a heavy watercolor paper.
Textile or fabric pieces can be mounted on heavy paper or backing board to the stated size.

3. Open to any artist, professional or hobbyist.
You do not have to be a LCAA member.
Any age - 6+, children, teens, adults or seniors.
Children & Teen entries will be hung and judged separately.

4. Presentation: Work should not be framed or matted. The LCAA will provide mats for all pieces to keep a uniform look to the exhibit. Please sign your work.

5. Drop Off: Donate your work to the LCAA by April 25.
You may drop off at the LCAA in person or mail to us at: LCAA, 149 Precision Ave. Strasburg PA 17579.
If mailing, please allow plenty of time for your work to arrive by the deadline.
Please include your name, address, phone, title of piece, medium and the location of the subject.
A form with detailed information and the entry form is available for download by clicking HERE.

SPONSORS:
We are looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor awards for our Lancaster County Art Quilt Project. If you or someone you know are interested in being a sponsor, please call the LCAA office at 717-687-7061 or send us an email.

Drop off –June 4, 5, 6
Pick up – July 23, 24, 25
Theme: Patriotic or other subjects with primarily the colors red, white or blue
*1-3 entries, judged – awards given

Drop Off: July 31, Aug. 1, 2
Pick Up: Sept. 10,11,12
Theme: Sunrise or Sunset
Open to all members
*1-3 entries, judged – awards given

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)