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2018 Annual Judged Exhibit AwardsOn Thursday, October 4th, at our Annual Judged Exhibit reception at Reynolds Community College Conference Center Gallery, judge Meredith Mullins presented awards to members in four media categories. Click here for the full story and pictures!
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People's Choice Awards at First UU Exhibit
from left: Carol Cullinan, Barbara Evans, Connie de Bordenave (Gwen Parker not present)
Four members received accolades from fellow members, guests and attendees at our exhibit at First Unitarian Universalist Church when the People's Choice awards in four medium categories were announced.
The People's Choice awards for each medium were:
Other: Carol Cullinan, "Sunset at the Railroad Crossing"
Oil: Barbara Evans, "Sisters"
Acrylic: Gwen Parker, "Open Figure #4"
Watercolor: Connie de Bordenave, "Loyalty Between Friends"
Reception guests had a great time choosing their favorites amongst the 52 beautiful paintings hanging in this exhibit. Many said it was a difficult decision!
Congratulations to the recipients of this peer award!
Click here for more photos
The People's Choice awards for each medium were:
Other: Carol Cullinan, "Sunset at the Railroad Crossing"
Oil: Barbara Evans, "Sisters"
Acrylic: Gwen Parker, "Open Figure #4"
Watercolor: Connie de Bordenave, "Loyalty Between Friends"
Reception guests had a great time choosing their favorites amongst the 52 beautiful paintings hanging in this exhibit. Many said it was a difficult decision!
Congratulations to the recipients of this peer award!
Click here for more photos
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
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Jane Neal Cox Memorial Award presented at George Wythe
Congratulations to Amber Jeter, winner of the Jane Neal Cox Memorial Award given to the outstanding senior art student at George Wythe High School. Outreach chair Connie de Bordenave presented the $150 check from the James River Art League to Ms. Jeter at the Senior Awards Day on May 25, 2018. Outreach committee members Linda Hultgren and Terry Atkinson also attended the ceremony.
The JRAL board voted at its March 2018 meeting to name the annual award given to the outstanding art student at George Wythe High Schools in memory of our beloved member, Jane Cox, who was chair of our Community Outreach Committee.
The JRAL board voted at its March 2018 meeting to name the annual award given to the outstanding art student at George Wythe High Schools in memory of our beloved member, Jane Cox, who was chair of our Community Outreach Committee.
In Memoriam Jane Neal Cox
JRAL made a donation in Jane Cox's name to Spirit Rising, the charity designated in Jane's obituary for memorial donations, and Spirit Rising sent a very nice thank you note back to our members. Click here to read the note.
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The Jane Neal Cox Award
The JRAL board voted at its March 2018 meeting to name the annual award given to the outstanding art student at George Wythe High Schools in memory of our beloved member, Jane Cox, who was chair of our Community Outreach Committee. The Outreach Committee is pleased to announce that "The Jane Neal Cox Award" will be presented to the outstanding senior art student at George Wythe High School during senior awards night at the school. JRAL has received donations given in Jane's name for both the student award and for art supplies for the George Wythe effort. If you wish to donate to this effort, please send your donations to our Treasurer, Terry Atkinson, who will acknowledge your gift. Please specify if you wish your donation to go towards the student award or the art supply initiative.The Outreach Committee is hoping that our members will want to remember Jane with donations for many years to come. |