Equinox Art Show Results
The 14th annual Equinox Art Show showcased the 62 beautiful works of 25 artists Saturday in a wonderful display of talent.
The show was sponsored this year by Springfield Council for the Arts & Humanities-Baca Little Theater Group, Chubby’s, Plainsman Herald, Robin Ballard, Eddie & Joyce Ming, Everitt-Moore Lumber Co., Jim Howard-Farm Bureau Ins., Treasure Chest Mall, and Donna Dowell. We also had the help of Gloria Jean who put our entry forms on her web site springfieldcolorado.com, and the Colorado East Bank & Trust gave us the use of their copier for our mailing. We want to thank each of you for your donations, we couldn’t do it without you!!!
Professional
Best of Show, Mildred Walker, Frog Hunting
Oils and Acrylics
1. LaVada Rodgers, Point of Rock’s Pasture
2. Dona Baxter, Fix Er Upper
3. LaVada Rodgers, Young Boys Drive
Honorable Mention, Mary Lynne Pruett, Gathering Clouds Over The Pedernal
Watercolor
1. Mildred Walker, Frog Hunting
2. Mildred Walker, Victor Afternoon
3. Sandy Campion, Long Ridge School
Honorable Mention, Mildred Walker,Juneau Revisited
Graphics
1. Sandy Campion, Flag Race
2. Janet Hancock, Ride Um Cowboy
3. Janet Hancock, Harmony
Photography
1. Sandy Campion, Ranching
2. LaVada Rodgers, Farewell Visit
Sculpture
1. Don Albert, Silver Mounted Bit, Conchos & Buckle on Headstall
2. Clyde Rodgers, Silver Mounted Spurs
3. Don Mason, Out of the Sweats
China Painting
1. Lois Godfrey, Cross With Violets
2. Lois Godfrey, Wild Roses
3. Lois Godfrey, Pink Roses
In our Peoples Choice Competition, 170 votes were cast and the winner is:
Dona Baxter, St. Augustine Door
Dona Baxter, Hazel Bonner, Sandy Campion, Donna Dowell, Joyce Ming and Nadene Neal; (The Springfield Art Council), wish to thank our husbands, Richard, Gary, Bob, and Eddie for their wonderful help and a special thanks to Becky Anthony, who came all the way from south Texas to judge our show and to her husband Mitch who helped the guys with the heavy lifting. Thank you also to the Baca County Commissioners, for providing us with the venue to display the art and to Tommy Litke for helping us with the display boards.
Student Classes
Best of Show, Trina Wilson, Little Country Church
1. Trina Wilson, Little Country Church
2. Nathan George, Drawing #1
3. Nathan George, Drawing #2
Non-Professional
Best of Show, Nadene Neal, Zinnias
Oils and Acrylics
1. Nadene Neal, Zinnias
2. Nadene Neal, Strolling the Meadow
3. Nadene Neal, Old Rock House
Honorable Mention, Nadene Neal, Rocks
Watercolor
1. Janet Hancock, Flowers
Photography
1. Misty George, Flower
2. Misty George, Chipmunk Chow
3. Keyden Arreguy, Horse Head In a Barnwood Frame
Honorable Mention, Keyden Arreguy, Old Time Glass Bowl
Sculpture
1. Shalee Sniff, Calla Lily
2. Kelly Alley, The Pitcher
3. Kelly Alley, God’s Lil Gift
Honorable Mention, Kelly Alley, The Tennis Player
China Painting
1. Lynn Smith, Blackberry Box
2. Lynn Smith, Baby Rose Box
3. Donna Dowell, Poppy Tray
Honorable Mention, Donna Dowell, Rose (Card Box)
General information about the annual show:
Information:
The show was held at the
BACA COUNTY COURTHOUSE Springfield, Colorado
September 22, 2007.
Professional and Non-Professional Categories:
1. Oils & Acrylics on Canvas
2. Watermedia on Paper
3. Graphics (pencil, charcoal Mixed Media, colored pencil,pastel)
4. Photography (digital, film)
5. Sculpture (clay, bronze, metal, handmade spurs, bits and knives)
6. China Painting Student Categories
7. Student age 9-13
8. Student age 14-18
Awards:
Cash awards & Ribbons for 1 st place in each category, Best of Show (Pro), Best of Show (Non-Pro), Best of Show (Student), Peoples Choice Award.
Eligibility:
All work must be original and completed in the last three years. "Professional" is defined as having a degree in art, an income of $500 in the past year from the sale of art, or the desire to compete on this level. "Non-Professional" shall include all ages including students who do not wish to compete at the Professional level.
Art work entered must not have been exhibited in this art show previously.
Entry Fee:
Entry fees will be $6.00 for each
piece entered after the pre-entry
deadline.
Save!! Pre-entry:
If you pre-enter by mailing the enclosed entry form before September 10, the cost will be $5 for each piece entered. Changes in pieces may be made at show entry.
**Students: $1.00 per piece entered
Checks should be made payable
to:
Ports to Plains Art Gallery.
Send pre- entry forms to:
Sandy Campion
27721 County Road 25.5
Springfield, CO 81073
Entries:
All paintings and pictures will
be taken at
The Treasure Chest Mall, Ports
to Plains Art Gallery Booth, 928
Main Street, Springfield, on
Friday, September 21,
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
*Sculpture will be taken at the south door of the Baca County Courthouse from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm on September 21.
All works must be suitably framed with wire for hanging (we cannot accept sawtooth hangers).
Art Pick Up:
All artwork must be checked out and picked up by the artist or their designee on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 4:00 pm.
Sales of Artwork: A commission of 20% will be charged on sales. Pieces are not required to be priced for sale.
Questions:
Sandy Campion 719-523-6845 or scampion@cminet.net
The Judge:
Judge: Becky Anthony
Becky is originally from Fort Worth, where she began painting in 1965. She paints in watercolor, acrylic, and oil mediums; as well as being accomplished in china painting; bronze sculpture; and wood carving and painting. She has taught art to students since 1975, at the college level in Texas, and has had workshops in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Becky has written several books on painting western images as well as a china painting how to book. She has made her own porcelain molds for limited edition figurines. She is represented by galleries in Texas where she is noted for her wildlife and western art compositions. Becky and husband Mitch are enjoying their retirement now, traveling across the country in their motor home.
Here are some samples of past artwork of some of our local artists.
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Sandy Campion 
Hazel Bonner
