8/16/21 UPDATE:
The following list includes the winners of the 2021 Open Juried Show:
GRAND CHAMPION: Rocks by Robert Ruhmann
On Canvas
First Place: Fawning Spirit by Inga Kervin
Second Place: Imoh Ifok by Sherry Hall Shelton
Third Place: The Lone Duo by Hussan Mehmood
Honorable Mention: Eye of the Beholder by Jerry Bachman
On Paper or Yupo
First Place: Red Bird’s Kiss by Jerry Bachman
Second Place: Flowers in a Pot by Linda Strickland
Third Place: Socks! by Ron White
Honorable Mention: Breaking Bad by Connie Cheatham
Honorable Mention: Under the Cedar by Robert Ruhmann
Photography
First Place: Summer’s End by Julie Chapa
3-D Free Standing
First Place: A Little Can Still Love Big by Dana Moody Stevens
Honorable Mention: Curly by Ocean Nicolle Londreneau
Wall Hanging Mixed Media
First Place: Smoky Starry Night by Ruth Wooters
Honorable Mention: Tie of the Giant by Ruth Wooters
Honorable Mention: Words that Manifest by Inga A. Kervin
Honorable Mention: Ghost of the Past by Hussan Mehmood
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Brazosport Art League’s new exhibit, “Open Juried Show,” opens this week in the gallery and features artwork from more than 20 BAL members and local artists. Sponsored by The Law Office of Michelle Stover, the show runs through Saturday, September 11.
The exhibit is comprised of 44 pieces of art in a wide variety of techniques and styles, including paintings, mixed media art, photography, mosaics and more.
The category winners and the Best in Show award are being selected by this year’s judge, Brazosport College art professor Molly Arc, based on criteria such as skill demonstrated, composition, use of colors, perspectives in landscapes, etc. Award winners will be announced at the opening week reception, slated for Friday, August 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the BAL gallery.
Admission to the gallery is free, but reservations are required. Hours of operation are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
