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