Thank you to our artists and supporters for making this exhibition so full of heART! We are very proud to have such a wonderful community and the opportunity to have this in-person show to celebrate! 

Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 70 artists! This year’s juror, Kim VanDerHoek, carefully deliberated when selecting this year’s award winners in three categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” awards.

Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show

Kara Bullock How to Disappear Completely, Mixed Media

 

Enderle Center Awards

Enderle Center Special Award:

Jason Li Whitewater Butterfly, Watercolor

Honorable Mention:

Kathryn Wilson Desert Spring, Ceramic

Honorable Mention:

Prerana Kulkarni Colorful Succulent, Watercolor

 

Contemporary Craft

First Place:

Monique Berman Selwitz Lotus Bud Necklace, Labradorite, Kyanite, London Blue Topaz & Sterling Silver

Second Place:

Michael Evans Segmented Wood Vase Cherry, Bloodwood, Yellow Heart & Ebony

Third Place:

Irina Dorofeeva Fantasy Woodland, Silk Painting

Honorable Mention:

James Minidis Cherish, Vintage Book Music Box

Honorable Mention:

Erin Demotte Kaleidoscope, Beaded Cane

Honorable Mention:

Nohline L’Ecuyer Triangle Earrings, Peridot, Citrine & Sterling Silver

 

Traditional

First Place:

Marie Tippets Louisville Slugger, Soft Pastel

Second Place:

Jason Li To the Beach, Watercolor

Third Place:

Echo Baker My Tulips, Oil

Honorable Mention:

Lisa Mistuik Gleaning, Oil

Honorable Mention:

Teri Starkweather Floating in Light, Watercolor

Honorable Mention:

Brad Neal Gathering in Arles, Provence, Watercolor, gouache & ink

 

Contemporary

First Place:

Lynn Welker Water’s Edge, Mixed Media

Second Place:

Kimberly Altman Ice Flower, Acrylic

Third Place:

Lisa Mullin Swallowtail Wing Abstract, Mosaic

Honorable Mention:

Diana Mulder Captive of the Sea, Mixed Media

Honorable Mention:

Nick Capaci Glass Scape, Fused Glass

Honorable Mention:

Ted Rigoni Repose, Photograph

 

We are already looking forward to what wonderful works will be submitted next year!

Thank you to our artists and supporters for making this exhibition so full of heART! We are so proud to have such a wonderful community and the opportunity to have this in person show to celebrate, masks and all! Stay tuned for photos from the opening exhibition.

Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 60 artists! This year’s juror Stephen Anderson, had so many talented artists to choose from when selecting this year’s winners in three categories Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” award.

Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kara Bullock- Silvery Sometimes, oil

Enderle Center Awards

Enderle Center Choice Award:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie Tippets- Carnevale, pastel

2nd Place:

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Li- Sunset Lake, watercolor

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amanda Napoli-  Iris Geometry, 3-d print & laser engraving

Contemporary Craft

First Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Minidis- Hummingbird Meets Flower, mixed media music box

Second Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monique Selwitz- Persian Garden Cuff, sterling silver, gold & gemstones

Third Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teresa Shippy- Circus Bike, fiber arts

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nohline L’Ecuyer- Untitled, Hand Blown Glass 

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julie Leah- Infinite Possibilities, hand painted silk scarf

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashley Tallichet- Colored Clay Teapot

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elena Rodriguez Vieiro- Margarita,ceramic sculpture

Traditional

First Place:

 

 

 

 

 

John Sawyer – Peaceful Shadows, oil

Second Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ziba Safavian- Persian Garden, watercolor & gouache

Third Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carol Heiman-Greene Pussy Willows, Mourning Dove, oil

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

Sarah Ciavarella- Retired on Route 66, oil

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patricia Prescott Sueme- Peter’s Canyon Bloom, Pastel

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

Dori Dewberry – Lazy Day, Back Bay – Pastel

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Davidson- Social Distancing on the Orange Plaza, watercolor

Contemporary

First Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Schroeder – Plan, watercolor

Second Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim VanDerHoek- Going Places, oil

Third Place:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Hay- Walk The Land, printmaking

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve Bjorkman- Practice Practice Practice, watercolor

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cynthia Grilli – Lippy, oil

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

Lynk Collective: Eisabeth Beck, Alexandra Chiara, Andre Comtois, Bill Jaros, Marelyn Larios, Nguyen Ly, Bill Myers – Bug Pressed, printmaking

Honorable Mention:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn Welker- Finding Turquoise, mixed media

It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are planning!

With our whole heART, we thank you! We were honored to host our first virtual Artist Awards Ceremony for The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition. We are thankful for the community support  dedication of all of the talented local artists in our show.

Over 90 pieces of art are now on display at Chemers Gallery from over 60 artists! With careful deliberation, juror Naomi Shachar selected her prize-winners in three categories” Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See below the list of Winners, Runner-ups, Honorable Mentions, Best of Show and the “Enderle Choice” award. Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition.

Congratulations to all!

To see all works on-line click this link.

Best of Show:

Kim VanDerHoek, “Land of Milk & Honey”  (oil)

Enderle Center Awards

Enderle Center Choice Award:

Teresa Shippy, “Diego’s Letters” (fiber)

Honorable Mention:

Marie Tippets, “Celebrating Cherry Blossoms” (pastel)

Contemporary Craft

First Place:

Michael Evans, “Walnut Natural Edge Bowl” (wood)

Second Place:

Monique Selwitz, “Labradorite & Sterling Necklace”

Third Place:

James Minidis, “Still Flying” (music box)

Honorable Mention:

Christine Head, “Full Tilt” (fused glass)

Honorable Mention:

Andrew Matsev, “Mahogany & Resin Plate” (wood)

Traditional

First Place:

Denise Tabari, “Beneath the Canopy” (oil)

Second Place:

Jason Li, “Whitewater” (watercolor)

Third Place:

Maaria Kader, “Let Me Out” (scratchboard)

Honorable Mention:

Amanda Fish, “Mandarins with Asian Vase” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

John Sawyer, “The Peaceful Morning” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

Dave Chapple, “Spring Vista” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

Sarah Ciavarella, “Ticket to Ride” (oil)

Contemporary

First Place:

Arpad Petrass, “Gentle Giant”  (photography)

Second Place:

Kara Bullock, “And so it Goes” (oil)

Third Place:

Taffy Van Calcar, “Nature’s Salad” (oil)

Honorable Mention:

Nick Capaci, “Reflective Whispers” (mixed media on panel)

Honorable Mention:

Ellen Kirwan, “Reaching High” (oil & cold wax)

Honorable Mention:

Ryan McGarrity, “Side Street Streams” (photography)

It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are planning!