Lake Country Pastel Society Fall Show at Grand Hill Gallery
September 21 - October 21
Lake Country Pastel Society Exhibit at Minnetonka Art Center
April 13 - May 11
This wonderful exhibit was juried and judged by Fred Somers. At the opening reception Fred talked about each painting that was awarded. His comments were very positive and encouraging.
Thank you Fred!
Award Winners for the 2017 Minnetonka Art Center Exhibit
Becky Jokela Best of Show for "Old Maple"
Carol Pruchnosfski First Place for "Coffee with the Girls"
Jo Nelson Second Place for "Crossing the Zumbro"
Gary Carabio Third Place for "Nursing Mother"
Eileen France Merit Award for "Hills of Lupine"
Cynthia Kath Merit Award for "Waves of Emotion"
Pat Duncan Honorary Mention for "Spiritual Healing, Comfort and Solace"
Rick Jacobs Honorary Mention for "Native Land"
Michelle Wegler Honorary Mention for "What Does the Future Hold"
Christine Tierney Honorary Mention for "New Year’s Crescent"
Laura Frykman Honorary Mention for "Seeking Its Level"
Lake Country Pastel Society Stillwater Show
A huge thanks to all who participated in our Stillwater Show! We had 22 artists participate and 42 pieces of art in the gallery and we received many positive comments about our show.
Congratulations to Fred Somers, who won the People’s Choice Award, with his pastel “Where You Ought to Be”.
A special thanks to our many volunteers who planned the show, helped at the reception, and worked with hanging and taking down the show. It was great to see such a strong and vibrant collection of pastels at the gallery!
Award Winners for the 2016 Hopkins Center Exhibit
Gary Carabio Best of Show for "Draught Horse"
Lisa Stauffer First Place for "A Certain Symmetry"
Jo Nelson Second Place for "Workshop"
Sher Leksen Third Place for "Superior"
Connie Ludwig Merit Award for "A Walk in Bob's Woods"
Karen Berning Honorable Mention Award for "Used Freight"
MaryAnn Cleary Honorable Mention Award for "Spirit of the Rum River"
Pat Duncan People's Choice Award for "Graceful Presence"
Award Winners for the 2015 Red Wing Exhibit
Fred Somers Best of Show for "Radiant Laced Waters"
Lisa Stauffer First Place for "Blue Belle"
Carol Pruchnofski Second Place for "Tranquility"
Cynthia Kath Third Place for "River Valley Evening"
Jo Nelson Merit Award for "The Barnyard"
Mary Ann Cleary Merit Award for "Mystical Forest"
Michelle Wegler Honorable Mention Award for "Summer Skies"
Connie Ludwig Honorable Mention Award for "Warm Kitty Soft Kitty"
Kami Johnson Honorable Mention Award for "Stony Play Station"
