Bottle Works - 413 Third Avenue - Johnstown
October 19 - December 2
Juror Ken Nicholson was born in Latrobe, Pa and is an adjunct instructor at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Seton Hill University and Westmoreland County Community College. His work has been exhibited in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Ohio, Washington DC, New Jersey and New York. Visit www,kennethnicholson.com
Best of Show - $200. Colleen Albright for 'Pit in my Stomach'
Sponsored by Ken Cotlar
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1st place - $150. Norman Ed for “Bicycle”
Sponsored by Zone Patcher
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2nd place - $150. Logan Marcuzzo for “Fursuit Head”
Sponsored by Donald Patcher
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3rd place - $125. Patrise Henkel for “Mirage”
Sponsored by Kay & Ed Kale
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4th place - $100. Sarah Gayle Silwones for “Stonycreek”
Sponsored by Dr.Camille Maravalli
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5th place - $100. Ann Dougherty for “Summer Days”
Sponsored by Joy Fairbanks
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6th place - $100. Matt Lamb for “Windows”
Sponsored by 1st Summit Bank
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Honorable mention - $50. Nellie Sepp for “Bug study”
Sponsored by Joy & William Thwing
above (l-r): Sarah Gayle Silwones, Patrise Henkel, Colleen Albright, Ann Dougherty, Matt Lamb, Nellie Sepp. Missing: Norman Ed, Logan Marcuzzo
above: Standing on left is Patrice Henkel (exhibit chairperson) receiving an award for her work 'Mirage' from AAJ President Ken Cotlar (on right) and AAJ VP Duane Webb (center)
Opening reception moments
Juror's Statement
Jurying this year's selection of work was more challenging than I initially expected. Where I typically find it a breeze to choose which work sticks out to me, this time there were so many instances where I found myself standing in the gallery with my clipboard, torn between artworks that showed both tremendous creativity and technical skill.
For as difficult as it was to choose between such an assortment, it was an absolute joy to take in all the expertise on display. I am confident that the chosen work displays not only the talent of the members of the Allied Artists of Johnstown, but also how varied and unique the artistic approaches are within this group.
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Apologies in advance to the artists who's works are under glass for any glares imbedded in the images shown