We had a great turnout at the gallery for our members reception and awards program. Over 78 people showed up! Our biggest show yet (51 paintings) and lots of winners taking home wonderful gifts from our sponsors! Julie had fun making all the announcements … and there were a lot! Thank you sponsors!

Nancy L. gets a refreshment from our wonderful bartenders! Marian eyes the snacks along with some friends.
A big thanks to talented Mary Ellen the chair of our fabulous show!
Chauncey N. won the Award of Tribute – Dick Blick Award, Dixon Ticonderoga Award and Daniel Smith Award with his painting “Turkey Trek”
Judi B. won the Award of Tribute – Dick Blick Award, Dixon Ticonderoga Award with her painting “Begonias”
Stewart J. won the Award of Distinction – the Hahnemühle Award and Dixon Ticonderoga Award with his painting “The Lagoon“.
Pat D. won the Award of Distinction – the Dixon Ticonderoga Award, Sanders pad, Maimeri watercolors, with her painting “Hi There”.
Susie S. won a Merit Award – Rosemary & Co. Brushes Award, Sam Flax Award, and Legion Paper Award for “Lobster and Martini”
George S. won a Merit Award – Holbein Award, Legion Paper Award for his painting “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”.
Rebecca W. won Honorable Mention – Cheap Joe’s Award, Legion Paper Award for her painting “Field of Daffodils”.
Susan G. won Honorable Mention – M. Graham & Co. Award for her painting “Let’s Do Lunch”.
Mary Ellen C. won 3rd Place – Royal Talens Award, Rembrandt watercolors for her painting “Mad Tea Party”.
Mary Kathryn V. won 2nd Place Award – Silver Brush Award, QoR Watercolor Award for her painting “At the Marina”.
Marcela M. won 1st Place Award – Silver Brush Award, Chartpak Award for her paintng “Paths”.
Joan L. won Best in Show – Silver Brush Award, Royal Talens Award for her painting “Thoughtful Moment”.
Pam and Julie having fun while announcing the winners!
A big congratulations to Pam C. who won the People’s Choice Award – Ampersand Award for her painting “Swiss Cheese – The OGs'”.
A big crowd showed up for our reception and award ceremony! Lots of art to share!
Dan and Mary sharing a laugh with Stan. Lots of lovely paintings in the gallery.
Lynn was awesome to work with! Thank you Lynn for all your help and support with our
25th Anniversary Members Show!
Our reception would never be the same without our cute bartenders. Here they are
with their lovely wives showing us all the delicious beverages that were brought
by the artists. Thank you Michel, Janet, Susan and Ted!!!

It was a great night! Thank you to our sponsors of the awards, our talented artists,

their families and friends! Thank you to all the amazing people who work at the

gallery and helped us put on this lovely show!

Note: we had 2 sales! Congratulations to the artists!!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT OUR 26TH ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW!

(photos courtesy of Terri and Janet)