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| Best of Show, Butter Valley, Ink Wash by Edward McCarty |
Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Schuylkill River Heritage Area
The Schuylkill River region encompasses a varied landscape replete with pastoral beauty, scenic woodlands, charming towns and modern cities. Those settings provide limitless subject matter for area artists who draw inspiration from the scenery around them.
For 13 years, the Annual Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show has brought together works by local artists that focus on the beauty and character of the region. The exhibit has grown steadily over the years, and this year includes 98 drawings, paintings and photographs—a record number.
Hosted by the Schuylkill River Heritage Area in partnership with Montgomery County Community College, the juried exhibit will hang from November 9 to December 9 at the college’s West Campus Gallery at 16 West High St. in Pottstown. This year’s show includes a record number of drawings, paintings and photographs.
All works were carefully selected from 127 submissions by juror Carrie Robbins, Curator/Academic Liaison for Art & Artifacts, Special Collections and lecturer, Department of History of Art at Bryn Mawr College.
This is the 13th year the Schuylkill River Heritage Area has organized an art event. The Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show began as a print competition in 2003, and has evolved into an annual juried exhibit that has become more competitive each year.
Robbins selected three winning entries and two honorable mentions. Edward McCarty earned Best of Show for his ink wash “Butter Valley,” a highly detailed woodland scene. That award came with a cash prize of $300.
This is the 13th year the Schuylkill River Heritage Area has organized an art event. The Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show began as a print competition in 2003, and has evolved into an annual juried exhibit that has become more competitive each year.
Robbins selected three winning entries and two honorable mentions. Edward McCarty earned Best of Show for his ink wash “Butter Valley,” a highly detailed woodland scene. That award came with a cash prize of $300.
The second place award went to Brian McNeill for his ink jet print “Green Lane Pastoral,” and Mary Ann Dailey took third place for her photograph, "A Different Point of View." McNeill and Dailey were awarded $200 and $100, respectively.
The two honorable mentions selected included “Fresh Tracks,” an acrylic painting by Richard Sassaman and “Moon Burst,” a photograph by Carol Brightbill.
The two honorable mentions selected included “Fresh Tracks,” an acrylic painting by Richard Sassaman and “Moon Burst,” a photograph by Carol Brightbill.
In addition, the Schuylkill River Heritage Area staff selected a Staff’s Choice award that went to Terry Souders for his watercolor, “Farquhar and Foxtails.” Honorable mentions and staff choice all receive $50 awards. All winners also will be given gift certificates to North Penn Art, in addition to the cash prizes.
This year, for the second time, the show will be extended with a selection of art to be exhibited at Valley Forge National Historical Park in the Visitors’ Center from Dec. 14 to Jan. 27. A total of 15 pieces will be on display at Valley Forge, expanding the reach of the increasingly popular exhibit, and maximizing exposure for the artists and the show’s top pieces.
The Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area art show relies on sponsorships from community-minded businesses and organizations.
This year, for the second time, the show will be extended with a selection of art to be exhibited at Valley Forge National Historical Park in the Visitors’ Center from Dec. 14 to Jan. 27. A total of 15 pieces will be on display at Valley Forge, expanding the reach of the increasingly popular exhibit, and maximizing exposure for the artists and the show’s top pieces.
The Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area art show relies on sponsorships from community-minded businesses and organizations.
This year's sponsors include: Sager & Sager Associates, Dolan Law Group, Campbell Thomas and Company, and North Penn Art.
Most works in the show are available for sale, and a portion of all proceeds benefits the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.
The show is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are: M-Th. 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Most works in the show are available for sale, and a portion of all proceeds benefits the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.
The show is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are: M-Th. 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
For more information contact the SRHA at 484-945-0200. For photos of the winning entries and more show details: www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=1546.
The Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area, managed by the non-profit Schuylkill River Greenway Association, uses conservation, education, recreation, cultural and historic preservation and tourism as tools for community revitalization and economic development. For more information visit www.schuylkillriver.org.
The Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area, managed by the non-profit Schuylkill River Greenway Association, uses conservation, education, recreation, cultural and historic preservation and tourism as tools for community revitalization and economic development. For more information visit www.schuylkillriver.org.
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