1st Place – Brad Kalavitnos
2nd Place – Robert Schifano

Graphics –

1st Place - Tim Bratcher
2nd Place – James Baker

Photography –

1st Place – Joyce Preston
2nd Place – Stanley Klopenstein

Sculpture –

1st Place – Brad Kalavitnos
2nd Place – Jack Ritter

Skilled Craft –

1st Place – Martin Adam
2nd Place – Rebecca Locket

Woodcarving –

1st Place – Robert Fairbairn

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Painting –

1st Place – Brian Allen
2nd Place – Susan Emerson

Graphics –

1st Place – Nathan Parks
2nd Place – Matt Martin

Photography –

1st Place – Maren Brucker
2nd Place – Stephanie Baker

Sculpture –

1st Place – Peggy Finnegan
2nd Place – Katherine Allen

Skilled Craft –

1st Place – Susan Emmerson
2nd place – Jan Brandt

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Painting –

1st Place – Katelyn Blary
2nd Place – Jeong Mi Yon

Graphics –

1st Place – Molly Bane
2nd Place – Lianna Bankred

Photography –

1st Place – Justin Schuler
2nd Place – Zack Hinthorn

Sculpture –

1st Place – Kadie Embry-Frank
2nd Place – Kelly Powell

Skilled Craft –

1st Place – Nicholas Gaithes Bray
2nd Place – Jessica Hirschi
 

Brandt Gallery
80th Annual McLean County Amateur Art Competition-Exhibition
through April 28, 2007

Awards Ceremony Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2pm

This juried exhibition features paintings, drawings, graphics, photographs, sculptures, skilled crafts, and wood carvings by amateur adult artists, high school and university art students from McLean County. Cash prizes, sponsored by local individuals and businesses, are awarded for each media in each age group.

Juror’s Statement:
 
The abstract artist, Arshile Gorky, once said about his own work; "Though the various forms all have specific meaning to me, it is the spectator's privilege to find his own meaning."  I considered it a true privilege to have been able to see all of the pieces that were entered in this art exhibition.  Artists used a wonderful variety of media and techniques in their personal expressions.  I enjoyed seeing this, and along with overall presentation, I enjoyed seeing how each artist employed different elements of design in their work.
 
This community is very fortunate to have a place like the McLean County Arts Center where the hardworking staff and volunteers provide excellent opportunities for people of all ages to aesthetically learn and grow.  This Amateur Art Show continues to be one of these great opportunities--now celebrating its 80th year showcasing a multitude of local talent.  Not every community can boast of having such a supportive and encouraging institution in its midst (--however, we can!)

-Sheila Asbell Allen, Juror

Sheila Asbell Allen received her BFA in printmaking and a MS in painting from Illinois State University. For many years she owned and operated Paintin’ Place Art Supplies in Normal. Asbell Allen is an active member of our art community and a generous supporter of the arts in McLean County.