Winterfest

Winterfest is an exhibit of works on canvas, works on paper, mixed media, photography and 3-dimensional works which includes sculpture, pottery, baskets, wearable art.

Winterfest is sponsored by the Mountain Valley Arts Council with financial support coming from the Sand Mountain Reporter, Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Marshall County Foundation for Fine Arts.

The exhibit is a bi-annual event and runs for approximately 6 weeks during the winter months. The public is invited to an Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony.

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WINTERFEST 2007
COMPETITION WINNERS

BEST OF SHOW: 
3 PICKERS by Sherman Barnes

Category 1:  Two Dimensional Works on Canvas

FIRST PLACE:  BATHING WOMAN
Artist:  Deborah McBride

SECOND PLACE:  EARTHWALKER
Artist:  Melanie Jackson

THIRD PLACE:  NIGHTCLUB FIGURE WITH CIGARETTE AND GLASS
Artist:  Stephani Joseph

HONORABLE MENTION:  BLUE MOON RISING
Artist:  Jeff Davis

Category 2:  Two Dimensional Works on Paper

FIRST PLACE:  3 PICKERS
Artist:  Sherman Barnes

SECOND PLACE:  MADONNA
Artist:  Katherine Courtney Kyle

THIRD PLACE:  FURY IN THE SURF
Artist:  Jane Waldrop

HONORABLE MENTION:  BLUE LANTERN
Artist:  Linda Morton

Category 3:  Deleted due to insufficient numbers of entrys.

Category 4:  Photography

FIRST PLACE / TIE: 

    REFLECTIONS
    Artists:  David Blue

    EGGS
    Artist:  Martha Teal

SECOND PLACE:  UNEXPRESSED EMOTION
Artist:  Adam McBride

THIRD PLACE:  THE IMAGE
Artist:  Heather Sachs

HONORABLE MENTION:  REFLECTIONS OF FALL
Artist:  Doris Leverett

Category 5:  Three Dimensional Works in Any Medium

FIRST PLACE:  CLARINET
Artist:  James Goshorn

SECOND PLACE:  DWELLING
Artist:  Amber King

THIRD PLACE:  CHRYSALIS (Pendant Necklace)
Artist:  Kay Basiago

HONORABLE MENTION:  THE VINTNER
Artist:  Nan Metz

The Mountain Valley Arts Council thanks everyone for your interest and participation.  We hope you enjoy the exhibit.

We also want to Congratulate each of the Finalists -- you are ALL winners!

DON'T FORGET TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE "PEOPLE'S CHOICE" AWARD, TO BE ANNOUNCED AFTER THE EXHIBIT.

 

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Watch for details and entry forms for the 2008 Winterfest Competition. For more information call the MVAC office at 256.582.1454. Complete rules and an on-line entry form for this Juried Show will be posted at a later date. Watch this site for details. This event is open to artists worldwide with special categories for Marshall County artists and Alabama artists outside Marshall County.

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For more information
Call 256.582.1454 or email: jan_smith@earthlink.net

Quote of the day: Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Sam Scott