Tuesday, October 12, 2021

But I Know What I Like

The seventh annual But I Know What I Like art show Opening Reception was held on Sunday, October 10th at the Davis Family YMCA on McClurg Rd in Boardman.  Eighty artists submitted 150 pieces which will hang throughout the first floor of the Y until November 14th.  Entry to the show is free and open to the community.

Best of Show, Diane Beatty, A Door to the Past, photograph

Juror's Choice:  John Fire, Silver Bridge Reflections, photograph; Christi Kacvinsky, Thoughtful Beauty, oil on canvas; Don Wright, Western Reserve Rush Hour, watercolor

Award of Excellence:  Guy Shively, Moline Boy, oil on canvas; Linda Vasconi, Mulberry Stained Glass, photograph; Patricia Watson, 2020 Year of Loneliness, mixed media; Jim Young, Within You Without You, mixed media

Merit Award:  Beth Basista, Highland Lighthouse, mixed media; Julie Hahn, Buckeyes, oil on canvas; Leanne Lee, Reach Out, markers; Bonnie Mikanik, Lanterman's Mill, acrylic

Honorable Mention:  Judy Armeni, Beyond the Trees, acrylic; John Burkard, Green Grapes in Silver Cup, watercolor; Darrin Cannon, Barbera Sunset, acrylic; Ruth Churchill, Country Lane, acrylic; Kim Floyd, Sunflower Dreams, photograph; Anthony Greier, Sunflower Field I, oil on canvas; Jonathan Marafiote, Windganon Light, acrylic; Ellen Sandel, Peek-a-Boo Penny, acrylic