Events

The Arts Mill at 1300 14th Ave, Grafton, WI  53024

August 11 - September 30

The League of Milwaukee Artists received up to three works of art.

Our juror and judge, Tom Kubala, has shared the results: 

• $150 Best of Show -  Moondancer, Laurie Runnoe 
• $100 First Place -  The Grackle,  Jennifer  Herro 
• $75 Second Place -  Migration, Jack Pachuta 
• $50 Third Place -  Depression Glass Shine, Laura Fesser 
• $25 Honorable Mention -  The Look, Michael Gundlach 
• $25 Honorable Mention -  Siberian Iris, Bob Fesser 
• $25 Honorable Mention -  Mirror Lake, Renee Couture 
• $25 Honorable Mention -  Contrasts, Julie San Felipe 

Congratulations to the winners. 

It was a distinct pleasure to pour over the artwork offered for this exhibition. An intimate review of your submissions has revealed to me a serious yet joyful approach to the making of art in the world. Many media were utilized, making it clear that you are not afraid to experiment and to push the boundaries of your personal expectations. As an artist, I am greatly encouraged by your efforts and appreciative of the positive effects they have registered on my heart. If there were one attribute that rises above all others in determining the judged quality of your work it would be the ability of an artwork to deeply resonate with living beings, and contribute to their peace. ~ Tom Kubala ~

 This is a BIG works show sponsored by and to be held at the Ovation Chai Point on Prospect Avenue in Milwaukee. The title is provided by Randy Crosby, coordinating the exhibit for art Ovation, inspired by the words, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” quoted by art critic Aline Saarinen as attributed to Pablo Picasso.  

Our juror and judge, Beki Borman, has shared the results:

• $125 Best of Show. May Klisch. “Shore To The Woods”
• $100 First Place. Ruth Vonderberg “Mezzaluna"
• $75 Second Place. Kathryn Wedge  “Petals II” 
• $50 Third Place Ken Vonderberg.   “Strömma Canal” 
• $25 Honorable Mention. Julia Pagenkopf.  ”Orchid Dance”

Congratulations to the winners.

Beki also shared her impressions:

"...First may I say that it was a privilege to jury this show. All the work was beautifully presented and all looked better in person than on screen. (As you know this is not always the case!) I thought the hanging was well done, as works that were vastly different in style or media still felt as though they (complemented) one another and the theme. In making my decisions, I first looked at initial impact and then skill, uniqueness, and adherence to the theme. It was hard to make some final determinations but I am confident in my choices for awards. Thanks again for this opportunity." 

We are in turn very grateful to Beki Borman for her time jurying and judging the works in person.  As I mentioned previously, this is a very beautiful show and it's wonderful that it's already being enjoyed by the viewers from the start.