97th Annual Amateur Art Exhibition, Brandt Gallery
Congratulations to all participating Artists!
HIGH SCHOOL
Painting:
1st place: "Grandpa"s Chevy" by Hailey Warfel
2nd place: "Unspoken” by Emersyn Moore
Graphics:
1st place: "Metamorphic Butterflies" by Shreya Mokashi
2nd place: "Sugar Rush” by Ellasyn Loudenburg
Photo/new media:
1st place: "Surrounded by Sound" by Vivian Wright
2nd place: "Pressure" by Mary Doll
Sculpture:
1st place: "Horrible Flesh Cube" by Oliver Oscar Grant
2nd place: "Chunky Jewelry Set" by Rylee Mosier
COLLEGE
Painting:
1st place: "Falling Back On Nothing To Fall Back On" by Kolin Wilkins
2nd place: "Poise" by Katherine Novotny
Graphics:
1st place: "My Emotional Support Bottle of Sriracha" by Alex Cox
2nd place: "This Beautiful Fantastic" by Amy Chiappetta
Photo/new media:
1st place: "Blessing" by Jade Nguyen
2nd place: "Looking In" by Jacqueline Buehler
Sculpture:
1st place: "Artifact 01" by Ian Cooper
2nd place: "Fasciated Orchid Series" by Melanie Portnov
Video:
1st place "Leco" by James McGurk
ADULT
Painting:
1st place; "For Your Health" by Susan Holifield
2nd place: "The Morrigan" by Sean-Thomas Gunnell
Graphics:
1st place: "From the Cocoon" by Natalie Maloy
2nd place: "TT" by Meghan Roller
Photo/New media:
1st. place: "Fishing in the Congo" by Laurie Bergner
2nd place "Foggy Morn at Angler's" by Mardell Klasen
Sculpture:
1st place: "Steam Punkin" by Gina LaMonica
2nd place: "Idyllic Tower" by Vickie Fitzgerald
Fiber:
1st place: "Something So Indisputably Beautiful" by Didi Skidmore
2nd place: "Tattered Evolution" by Melanie Shellito
The Ashley Ritter Award for Most Promising Young Artist:
Kolin Wilkins
DIRECTOR’S CHOICE:
“Ketchikan” by Carl Olson
BEST OF SHOW:
"Coffee Table Series" by Natalie Troyer
The 97th Annual McLean County Amateur Art Exhibition will open on March 1st, 2024.
The Awards Ceremony will be on Saturday, March 2nd at 1 PM.
All accepted artists will be notified via email by Noon on February 14th, 2024.
Featuring work by high school, university, and adult artists, this juried exhibition highlights the diverse creativity of our community. Professional artists external to the MCAC serve as paid jurors.
All submitted works will be juried and judged for cash merit awards based on the artist category (high school, university, or adult) and by their medium (painting, graphics, photography/new media, sculpture, fiber/textile, and video).
At the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 1st, 33 awards will be presented, totaling over $2,000 in cash prizes. Each year, the Best of Show Merwin Medal is awarded to the most outstanding artwork, and the Ashley C. Ritter Most Promising Art Award is given to the artist exhibiting the most future potential.
Guidelines for Application
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Noon, February 9th, 2024
Date of Notification: February 14th, 2024
Accepted Art Drop-Off Dates:
Note: All pieces (unless sculptural) must be wired for hanging. We will not hang work with sawtooth hangers or otherwise not installation-ready.
Exhibition Dates: March 1 - April 24th, 2024
Award Ceremony: Saturday, March 2nd at 1 pm
Accepted Art Pick-Up Dates: April 25th - May 4th (during MCAC's regularly scheduled hours)
*Any items not picked up within 30 days from the closing of the show will be considered property of the McLean County Arts Center.