A pastel by studio artist Susan Henshaw won "Best of Show" out of 434 pieces of artwork submitted by 229 artists in the 2010 Michiana Annual Arts Competition (MAAC). She received the $1,000 prize provided by the Berrien Community Foundation at a reception and awards ceremony on June 11. The piece subsequently was sold to a local collector, much to the delight of Susan.
Ceramics – Stephen Wolochowicz
Drawing – Pat Pritchard
Digital Art – James O’Haver
Fiber Arts – Lauren Strach
(sponsor: The Towne and Country Quilters Guild)
Mixed Media – Emily Kesling
Painting – Harry Ahn
Photography – Jim Thompson
Pastel – Susan Henshaw
Sculpture – Paul Flickinger
(sponsor: The Krasl Art Center)
Watercolor - Holly Hanes-Barefield
Young Artist Award - Rachel Castle
(sponsor: The Tackett Family)
Judges - Susan Wilczak, Denise Boyce, and Joseph Sukup
August 6, 2010 - Last day to pick up artwork from 2010 MAAC show
NOTE: A mixed media piece by Ellen Ridenour is missing from the storeroom. If anyone picked it up by mistake, please notify us immediately so it can be returned to Ellen.
June 10 to July 24, 2011 - The dates for the next MAAC show. Details will be available in the spring of 2011.