The Box Factory for the Arts Gallery Committee has announced the winners of the “thru the lens” photography exhibit which opened on Saturday, July 23 and runs through September 10. The photography exhibit in the Riverwalk Gallery joins a sculpture exhibit by Foster Willey in the Williams Gallery; and puzzle exhibits in the Whitlow and Sky View galleries. Judging the photography exhibit was Tom Tackett of Stevensville.

The grand prize goes to “Untitled” by Ethan Jones. Others receiving awards in the four categories include:

Animals:
1st place – “It isn’t Easy Being Green” by Sherry Saenz               
2nd place – “Ruby Throated Rescue: Water Street, Benton Harbor” by John Gatto

Still Life:
1st place – “Lilly Pads and Koi” by Dee Thornton               
2nd place – “Town City Center” by Dennis Hafer

People :
1st place – “South Pier, South Haven, Michigan” by Martin Burch               
2nd place – “I Spy …” by Sarah Lund

Landscape:
1st place – “Sintra House” by James Genellie                     
2nd place – “Summer Nights” by Keith Sawyer

Thank you to all of the artists who are exhibiting in the “thru the lens” exhibit. The exhibition is part of the Series 4 show at the Box Factory for the Arts. Learn more at https://boxfactoryforthearts.org.