Visual Arts Category winners announced in Grand Prairie Festival of the Arts

In September, Arkansas artists entered works into the Visual Arts category of the annual Grand Prairie Festival of the Arts. In a media release, Arts Center of the Grand Prairie director Chuck Law said there was an increased number of contributing artists this year.

“This year’s entries were almost double from the total number of entries last year, and it is exciting to see the new works and array of artists from across the state participating,” Law said. “This year’s exhibit features ninety pieces ranging in a wide variety of mediums.”

The Grand Prairie Arts Council held an opening reception at the Arts Center of the Grand Prairie last week to celebrate the Visual Arts Exhibit. Community members, artists, and board members were among those in attendance. Now, the entries will be on display at the arts center through Thursday, Oct. 28.

Visual Arts works range from watercolor to oil and other mediums, and art styles include abstract, sculpture, landscape, portrait, and still life.

The entire exhibit will also be on the center’s website for viewing. Art enthusiasts can also arrange a time to view the exhibit in person by calling the center at 870-673-1781 or by emailing [email protected].

Winners in the Visual Arts category are:

Best of Show– “Streaming Through Little Rock” by Gary Alexander

Abstract– First Place- “Laura” by Carol Corning

Abstract– Second Place- “Lava Lamp” by Monica Petter

Abstract– Third Place- “An Oval Triangle in Black & White” by Richard Davies

Abstract– Honorable Mention- “What’s Your Point” by Melissa Abernathy

Animal Subjects– First Place- “Flock of Guineas” by Aline McCracken

Animal Subjects– Second Place- “Holstein” by Kay Sparks

Animal Subjects– Third Place- “The Color of Ivory” by Del Gorman

Animal Subjects– Honorable Mention- “I’m Watching You” by Richard Davies

Landscape– First Place- “Bayou” by Mary Lynch

Landscape– Second Place- “Storm on the Backroad” by Claudia Spainhour

Landscape– Third Place- “Redfield Memories” by Kay Reed

Landscape– Honorable Mention- “Delta Soybeans” by Jane Bonady Brackin

Portrait– First Place- “Portrait #2” by Melvin Rice

Portrait– Second Place- “Bernadett” by Kay Reed

Portrait– Third Place- “Queen Elanor & King Henry II” by Aline McCracken

Portrait– Honorable Mention- “Halloween Party” by Del Gorman

Still Life– First Place- “Southern Summer Staple” by Jane Bonady Brackin

Still Life– Second Place- “Raindrops” by Richard Davies

Still Life– Third Place- “Big A Flower” by Melissa Abernathy

Still Life– Honorable Mention- “In the Shadow” by Betty Mason

Sculpture– First Place- “Strolling Strings” by Richard Davies

Sculpture– Second Place- “Loon” by Glen Phillips

Sculpture– Third Place- “Bishop” by Aline McCracken

Sculpture– Honorable Mention- “Miniature Kitchen” by Rhonda Dye

Best of Show (Children/Youth)– “Snow Storm” by Karlee Morris

Children– First Place- “Hope” by Blakelynn Webb

Children– Second Place- “Gizmo” by Karlee Morris

Youth– First Place- “Cherry Blossoms” by Renzy Bailey

Youth– Second Place- “Rocky Mountain Sunset” by Kaylee Logsdon

Youth– Third Place- “Abstract Sunset” by Alyssa Tiner

Youth– Honorable Mention- “Façade” by Renzy Bailey