Our 20th Annual Members Show is Here

Every year we have a members show dedicated to one color. For 2025 the theme is purple, with more than 180 pieces on display exploring the vast inspirations from and interpretations of all shades of purple. The artwork ranges in medium, from computer programs to raku pottery to 3-D fabric sculptures. Our members have embraced all of the possibilities of purple to showcase their individual creativity. Even though the subject of this exhibit is 1 color, it is easy to distinguish each piece and the varying styles of the artists. In a sea of purple, our members still highlight their discrete artistry, translating to an audience their unique perspective. Thank you to our juror Amy June Bates, our sponsor Marjorie’s Gems for our Best In Show prize, and to all of our participating members.

Awards

Best In Show

Jay Lewis— Purple Sea

Virginia Mueller Award for Best Use of Color

Jim Capone— Petit Allegro

Best Expression of Theme

Stephanie Tomkiel— Dionysus Amethyst Codex

Student Winner

Lucy Elston— Party Animal

Student Honorable Mention

Jack Miller— Hover

Painting and Mixed Media 1st Prize

Charlotte Yealey— Water Tower

Painting and Mixed Media 2nd Prize

Carol Williams— Two Studies in Purple

Works on Paper 1st Prize

Pat Keough— Traces of Sage

Works on Paper 2nd Prize

Lori Madison— Lavender Field at Sundown

3-D 1st Prize

Andrea Finch— Receptaculum V: Iris Sibirica

3-D 2nd Prize

Lea Anne McGoldrick— Stroke of Beauty

Photography and Digital Media 1st Prize

Donald K. Uvick— Play To Win

Photography and Digital Media 2nd Prize

Ellen Jenkins— Purple Dreaming

Honorable Mentions:

John Guarnera – It’s There Somewhere

Andrew Maher – Milo   

Cornelia Huellstrunk – Roots

Brooke Wiley – Fort Hill, North View to Nauset

Jim Mackey – Ignite the Light

Alison Rosen – Amethyst Anemone

Debbie Thompson – Lilac Dream