Our October 4th exhibition was another huge success with over 800 attendees who joined us for an evening of fine art for sale by 50 member artists and over 100 paintings in a gallery exhibition. Patrons enjoyed music, cash bar, snacks, and themed raffle baskets in addition to the fabulous artwork.
Thank you to our judge, nationally known artist Michael
Sastre.
Awards:
Best in Show - Rene Crouser, “A Wonderful Choice”
1st Place - Cindy Vener, “Coastal Memories”
2nd Place - Janine Motto, “Unexpected Guests”
3rd Place - Kathleen Karol, “Life Partners”
Honorable Mention - Martha Ayotte, “The Orchid Fence”
Honorable Mention - Mary Tadic, “Hidden Gem”
Best in Show, Rene Crouser, "A Wonderful Choice," acrylic, 31"x49", $900
1st Place, Cindy Vener, "Coastal Memories", oil, 24"x30", $600
2nd Place, Janine Motto, "Unexpected Guests", watercolor, 20"x20", $400
3rd Place, Kathleen Karol, "Life Partners", pastel, 22"x28", sold
Honorable Mention, Martha Ayotte, "The Orchid Fence", watercolor, 31"x25", $300
Honorable Mention, Mary Tadic, "HIdden Gem", acrylic, 24"x36", $495
Judge: Michael Sastre
michaelsastre.com
Michael graduated from the Florida International University from the School of Fine Arts, and then had an independent study abroad in Europe. Michael went on the become an art professor in the Washington D.C. area and the greater Miami area including Montgomery College, Howard Community College, Dade County Public Schools, and Florida International University.
Michael has broadly exhibited across the United States including 23 solo exhibitions. His works are included in both private and public collections. He is the recipient of a State Arts Council Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts award. He currently lives in Ocklawaha, Florida.
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