8th Annual Edge of the Rock Plein Air Painting Event Awards
Beloit, WI. (June 13, 2014 at 4:00pm)
Beloit, WI. (June 13, 2014 at 4:00pm)
The judging is complete and
the awards are decided for the 8th Annual Edge of the Rock Plein Air
Painting Events. John Ribble, Judge and pastel artist said: “This event
reflects, both physically and conceptually, Beloit’s commitment to the arts.
Kyle Martin’s Best of Show painting, Strong,
After the Rain, is a tour-de-force that captures a palpable and immediate
sense of time and place.”
The Beloit College-Hendricks
Center for the Arts is transformed into a dazzling art gallery with beautiful
scenes from Beloit’s scenic riverfront; the Beloit College campus; floral
displays; downtown scenes; and more. Sue Fugate, Project Coordinator noted: “I
have been involved for all eight years and find this show to be our strongest
yet. The artist’s remind us of the beauty that surrounds us in Beloit. This
year we have more “standout” paintings…more good paintings than ever before.”
A portion of the sales of the paintings benefit
Friends of RiverFront.
A record
number of participants came to both the workshop featuring Ken
DeWaard, one of
the nation’s most respected plein air painters and to the painting competition.
The judges are Georgene Pomplun, John Ribble, and Diane Washa, all notable
plein air painters in their own right.
The Best in Show Award $1500
“Strong, After the Rain” by Kyle Martin, Reedsburg, WI
Pride of Beloit $1000
“Evening Light on Grand” by Matthew Holt, Silver Lake, WI
Friends Award $1000
“Only One Small Catfish” by Jenny Anderson, Milwaukee, WI
Patron of the Arts $500
“Edge of the Rock for the Edge of the Rock” by Jan Norsetter,
Verona, WI
Spirit of the Arts $500
“Alliant
Spillway” by Michael Reif,
Appleton, WI
Honorable Mention $150
“Sunset
Comes” by Paul Berquist, Viroqua, WI
Honorable Mention $150
“Dammed
Rock” by Carolyn Larkin, Pewaukee, WI
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