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Nevada Artists Association's Winter Show winners announced

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The Nevada Artists Association has announced the winners in the Judged Winter Show. Please visit the gallery at 449 W. King Street to see all 104 new original works of art in 10 categories. Vote for your three favorites for the People's Choice Award.

The Winter Show runs through March 24. We are open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-4pm. Bring your family and friends and meet the artists at the Reception and Awards Presentation on Sunday, February 19 from 2-4pm at the gallery. Visit us on Facebook and Instagram for more pictures.

Winter Show – February 12, 2023
Best of Show – “City Shadow in Snow”, acrylic by Karen Kreyeski

Photography
1st – “Stillness” by Heather Nicole
2nd – “Land’s End Night Sky” by John Warden
3rd – “Monument Valley-No. Window #1” by Dennis Cook
HM – “Hand of a Cowboy” by Constance Peters
HM – “V & T #25” by Kim Hunter
HM – “Wash Monte Cristo Range” by Will Barber
HM – “Thick as Pea Soup” by Vivian Powers

Pastels
1st - “Snow Cradle, Charity Valley” by Bonita Paulis
2nd - “A Winter Day, High Sierra” by Bonita Paulis
3rd – “Winter Time in Genoa” by Linda Townsend
HM – “Wild Horses in Nevada” by Linda Townsend

Acrylics
1st – “Hard Times” by Milton Matlean
2nd – “Searing Sky” by Arwen Amie
3rd – “Lonely Forest” by Arwen Amie
HM – “Snow Trek” by Evan Johnson

Dry Media
1st – “Best Friends” by Michelle Bowler
2nd – “Be Yourself” by Michelle Bowler
3rd – “Dreaming of Summer” by Michelle Bowler

Watercolor
1st – “Job’s Winter” by Irene Taylor
2nd – “Curious" by Teri Sweeney
3rd – “Hiking with JC” by Laura Lawrence
HM – “Red Queen” by Katie Rosenquist

3D Art
1st – “Enigma” by Ralph Hacker
2nd – “Painted Rock” by Robin McGregor
3rd – Glass Dance Bandolier, ca 1890” by Rita Suminski

Oil
1st – “Nummer Acht” by Robert Bucknell
2nd – “Red Rose Bouquet” Teri Sweeney
3rd – “Reflecting Pool” by Teri Sweeney
HM – “Our Lady of the Red Hot Chili Peppers” by J. Renee Ekleberry

Mixed Media
1st- “Solitude” by Natalie Young
2nd- “El Hombre Rojo-Old San Juan P.R.” by Sandra Swan
3rd – “Fantasy Forest” by Pam Brekas
HM – “Kitten in Blue” by Sandra Swan
HM – “Meditation on Peace” by J. Renee Ekleberry
HM – “Van Gogh’s Vase” by J. Renee Ekleberry

Digital Art
1st – “Barn Owl in a Van Gogh Sky” by Constance Peters
2nd – “Flamingo Jamboree” by Catherine King
3rd – “American Eagle” by Steven Davis

Other
1st – “All Aglow” by Irene Taylor
2nd – “Lots of Hearts, Loads of Love” by Constance Peters
3rd – “Winter House” by Liza Obukhovskaya

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