August brings two new exhibits to the RAL Art Center, 19 Main Street, Kilmarnock. The two shows are “Creatures and Creatures” and “Artwork Created by Tartan Village Residents.”
The 80 original artworks in the members’ show, “Critters and Creatures” include paintings, photography, fiber art, glass and sculpture entered by member artists, reported exhibits team leader Juli Schuszler. Jennifer Schroeder, a Matthews artist and gallery coordinator of the Bay School Community Arts Center judged this show. She announced the winners and shared her comments at a public reception on Friday, August 2, at the RAL Art Center.
Schroeder awarded first place to “No R-Egret III,” a mixed media piece by Carol Chandler. She loved the title and the artist created a truly lovely and almost magical bird contemplating stepping into the water, said Schroeder.
Second place went to “Twinkle Toes” by Barabara Brecher, a wearable fiber piece. Schroeder said she was impressed with the skill the piece exhibited, from the making of the garment to the felting and creation of the design on the back.
Third place went to “Pink or Red?” by Annie Barsky. “This photo is so fun,” said Schroeder. It captured a great…
