Beach art association awards prizes for fall show
The reception for the Fort Myers Beach Art Association Fall Show sponsored by Anthony’s on the Beach was held Sunday. This fine show will be hanging until it is critiqued on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1:30 p.m. then it will be taken down to make way for the annual Art Divine Holiday Sale which opens on Saturday, Dec. 12. Carrie Burns Brown, NWS, judged the show. She has been teaching a workshop at the beach gallery. Prizes were awarded to the following artists:
1. Kathy Ross; oil; “Escritoire”
2. Cheryl Fausel; mixed media; “Through the Open Door#9”
3. Neil Walling; oil; “Artillery Captain”
Merit Award – Joan Klutch; w/c; “Masomak Morn II”
Merit Award – Sue Pink; watermedia; “Vases and Leaves”
Merit Award – Lisa Grinter; acrylic; “Side Yard Sunshine”
Honorable Mention – Dannica Walker; w/c; “Springshine”
Honorable Mention – Bea Pappas; mixed media; “The Leash”
Honorable Mention – Janet Mach Dutton; w/c; “Kissimmee Reflections”
Jurors Notice Award – Joan Roberts; oil; “Window of Flowers”
On Dec. 12, the fabulous sale of the season “Art Divine” opens at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association gallery during regular hours. Members will have original art for sale at $99 and under. There will be a variety of pieces both framed and unframed and is a wonderful way to purchase original art for exceptional prices. Once again the members are donating small works for the “Mini Master” sale of original matted art for only $10. Profits from the minis help to fund the many projects of the art associaton throughout the year. Sale extends to Jan. 21.
The gallery is on Donora Street at the blinking light off Estero Blvd. For more information on any FMBAA activity see the website www.fortmyersbeachart.com or call the gallery at 239-463-3909. Visitors are always welcome and new members delight us.