RESULTS
The successful 18th annual Valley Visual Artists show and sale provided attendees a wide range of mediums and subject matter to view as well as illustrated the artistic talent of members of the Nicola Valley club.
Those attending the show were invited to choose their favourite pieces of art. Best In Show went to Fran McMurchy for her watercolour painting titled “Shoreline Meadows”. Fran also took second place with her four miniature apple paintings titled “Orchard” done in acrylic with Bev Veale receiving third place with her pencil sketch of “Shandi”.
The club also held a Tooney Draw offering seven donated items with the following results:
Grizzly Bear coloured pencil drawing– Kathy Pickens
Purse – S. Butler
Flower Painting –Wendy Eeckhout
Jewell Box – Gloria Pongracz
Sunglasses – Wendy Eeckhout
Gloves & Clutch – Robin Brodie
Bear’s Dinner - coloured pencil drawing – Kathy Picken
Many thanks to Shirley Sauviat and her crew for hanging the art and managing the show and sale; to Sharon Hartwick who provided pleasant music on her beautiful harp; to Cecilia Dyck and her pianists (Jensen Cavaliere, Sarah Grund, Gabby and Haley Zabek) as well as Sophia Hartwick for their entertainment during the reception.
A special thank you to the Nicola Valley Arts Council for the use of their grand piano and for Kurt’s assistance.
