Top honours have been presented at the second-annual Juried Art Exhibition at Cline House in downtown Cornwall.
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There’s one important winner still to be selected – the People’s Choice Award recipient, with that announcement to be made March 2 at the conclusion of the exhibit.
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The show opened on Jan. 25 with an award presentation and reception, the start of a celebration of contemporary art that has attracted widespread attention from both local and regional art communities. Gallery co-ordinator Emily MacLeod said this year saw an impressive turnout of 99 artists submitting diverse and inspiring work for consideration.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the award recipients and gratitude to all the artists who participated this year,” MacLeod said. “There aren’t many opportunities in our region for artists to submit work to in-person juried exhibitions in a permanent gallery space. Artists benefit greatly from the accreditation that comes with being selected for a show of this nature.”
After deliberation by a panel of jurors, four artists were awarded top honours including the Best-of-Show prize, sponsored by Desjardins Financial Services.
The prestigious award went to Paula Gray for her serpentine stone sculpture, Fountain. Also, each of the three jurors selected an individual Juror’s Choice Award, presented to artists Victoria Ransom, Alexia McKindsey, and Ian Stone.
Awards were announced at an opening reception where attendees were treated to a first look at the wide variety of artwork on display, ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde, each piece reflecting the unique perspective and talents of the participating artists.
For more information about the show and gallery hours, please visit www.clinehousegallery.com or contact [email protected].
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