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JRAL's Summer 2020 Members Judged Exhibit
​"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words"

Our Summer 2020 JRAL judged exhibit held at Cultural Arts Center-Glen Allen Gumenick Gallery featured art with the theme of "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words", for which 34 member artists created paintings that reflect an inspirational quote, song, poem, memory or story that was meaningful to them. Our judge was Andre Lucero, who is an impressionistic oil painter based near Richmond, Virginia. Andre Lucero was trained in a traditional academic setting but in recent years has combined his love for the outdoors with his art. Completing more than 100 plein air paintings a year, his work includes landscapes, figures and still life painted from life.  Learn more about Andre at www.andrelucero.com.

​Due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns, we regretfully were not able to host an awards reception for this exhibit.  However, we did video our judge's comments on each award recipient.  Please enjoy the video and Andre's remarks.


(Camera Operator's Note & Disclaimer:  These are "amateur" videos, taken in multiple clips.  Please excuse any background noise or awkward transitions, and the operator's special apologies go to Linda Wolitz, as Andre's remarks did not get captured for her painting and award. 😞)

Summer 2020 Award Recipients


​Best in Show
Elizabeth Hood, "Sun Worshipper", Acrylic

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Elizabeth Hood, "Sun Worshipper", Acrylic, Best in Show
Second Place
Linda Leah Wolitz, "Killdeer on Rocky Nest", Pastel

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Linda Wolitz, "Killdeer on Rocky Nest", Pastel, 2nd Place
Third Place
Sarah Marshall Elliott, "Rhythmic Blues", Oil

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Sarah Marshall Elliott, "Rhythmic Blues", Oil, 3rd Place
Honorable Mention
Cathy Kresan, "Photobombed", Watercolor

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Cathy Kresan, "Photobombed", Watercolor, Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Janine Orr, "Highlands Cloud Cap", Oil

PictureJanine Orr, "Highlands Cloud Cap", Oil. Honorable Mention



Due to COVID-19 concerns, award recipients were not able to be present to receive their awards.
Please enjoy the entire gallery of the exhibit's paintings!  To see the inspiration behind the art, visit Cultural Arts Center-Glen Allen Gumenick Gallery.  Don't forget to wear your mask!


Enjoy our previous Annual Judged Exhibits!
Winter 2020 Judged Exhibit
2019 Annual Judged Exhibit
2018 Annual Judged Exhibit
2017 Annual Judged Exhibit
2016 Annual Judged Exhibit
2015 Annual Judged Exhibit
2014 Annual Judged Exhibit
2013 Annual Judged Exhibit
2012 Annual Judged Exhibit
2011 Annual Judged Exhibit
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