Congratulations Art from the HeARTland artists!
Honorable Mention
Name: Nikki Ponce’s acrylic on canvas
Title: “Herd”
Name: Lisa Morrow’s oil & cold wax
Title: “Rhythms in the Sky”
Name: Emily Nyquist’s stained-glass mosaic
Title: “Leopard”
Photography Award
Name: Mark Dierker
Title: “Bone Man”
Ceramics
Name: Chris Dokolasa
Title: “Mishima Lidded Vase”
Painting Award
Name: Julie Nelson
Title: “Gerbera Daisy & Sticks”
Mixed Media Award
Name: Anne Carman-Hendel
Title: “Spring Planting”
Sculpture Award
Name: Jerry Hendel
Title: “Southwest Arrow”
Works on Paper (includes watercolors) Award
Name: Carine Brown
Title: “Happy Dancers”
BEST OF SHOW
Name: John Nelson’s acrylic on linen
Title: “Cathedral”
Join us in the BCA Gallery 5-7pm Friday, July 21, 2023 as we celebrate the artwork of local and regional artists for the 20th-annual Art from the HeARTland exhibition. The reception is sponsored by LMP Agency and Arnie & Judi Minor. The exhibit is sponsored by Blick Art Materials and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. The evening will include live music, libations, and hors d'oeuvres. Awards will be presented at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public. See you in the gallery!
Deadline for entry and delivery of work is Saturday, July 8, 2023. Art from the HeARTland features artwork of all mediums from local and regional artists as part of our ongoing mission to offer creative and diverse artistic experiences.
This year's juror is Susan Czechowski. Artists may submit up to three original pieces, produced within the last two years. Artwork previously exhibited in the BCA will not be accepted. Entry fees: $5 per artwork for BCA members and $8 for non-members. To find out more information about requirements and the submission process, click on the attached prospectus below.