Especially during these past two years, it is a joy and delight for artwork to have the ability to take us on a journey and explore a new space, engage us with colors or create a sense of curiosity and wonder.  The top prizes were awarded to those artworks, which instilled this in me…and across a range of mediums.

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First Prize was awarded to Myra Hafetz, A Touch of Yellow. 

It invited me in to explore and travel across the globe.  The pale color created a painterly quality.  The series of stairs and doors and windows allowed me move around and wonder who or what may be inside those spaces.

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Second Prize was awarded to Neva Setlow, Radiant Sunrise. 

I loved seeing the burst of colors and innovative use of materials.   

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Third Prize was awarded to Gregory Beise, Misty

Morning.  This landscape painting connected me with Mother Nature and juxtaposed the strong grassy areas with the burnt trees.  It haunted me with a powerful portrait of climate change, wildfires and hope for change.

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Honorable Mention to David Barnett, Remnants-Type. 

I enjoyed seeing a sculpture made from many recycled elements and use of words.  It made me wonder more about the personality of this figure and what they would say.

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I am grateful for all the artists who participated in this show and allowed me to see a range of creative visions.

Lisa Copper