Art Show
The Art Show is a popular, annual, non-juried exhibition of original artwork in a variety of genres by regional artists of all ages. Several cash awards are presented at the opening reception. A People’s Choice award is also presented at the close of the exhibition.
Past Event : 33rd Annual Art Show - 2022
When: October 21, 22, and 23, 2022
Where: Bethlehem United Methodist Church
13586 Old Moneta Road
Moneta, Virginia 24121
David Eakin, VWS, BWS, SW - Judge
A native Virginian resides in Forest, VA, David Eakin received degrees in fine art from Ferrum College and Lynchburg College.
He has studied watercolor with Karen Bowden and Don Andrews; watermedia with Robert Burridge, Carol Barnes, Kathleen Conover, Vera Dickerson and Nancy Stark. Since 1999 he has been studying oil & gouache with Rosalie Day White of Lynchburg, VA. He paints in oil, gouache and acrylic.
He exhibits work at The Lynchburg Art Festival & Art Club; Alleghany Highlands Arts & Craft Center, Clifton Forge, VA;
and at Studio 7 / The Art Box in downtown Lynchburg, VA.
You can see more of David’s work at – www.davideakin.com
2022 - Winners announced for Smith Mountain Arts Council 33rd Annual Art Show
Smith Mountain Lake, October 22, 2021 – Marita Cheney, chair of the Smith Mountain Arts Council 32nd Annual Art Show is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s event. They are:
Best in Show
Patricia T. Carr, Watercolor, Hope Chest
Category: Oil Painting
First Place: Lynda Young, Balloon Lady
Second Place: MJ Thomas, First Blush
Merit: Denise Swayne, Good Morning
Category: Acrylic Painting
First Place: Beth Rodgers, Bumblebee on Beebalm Blossom
Second Place: Patti M. Jones, Emerging Spring
Merit: William J. England, Lord Chesterfield
Category: Watercolor Painting
First Place: Dennis Johnson, Petunia Basket
Second Place: Nancy Ostroff, Joy
Merit: Purnell Pettyjohn, Oranges Galore
Category: Mixed Media (Pastel, Pencil, Stained Glass, Sculpture, Quilt, Wood)
First Place: Wanda Crowder with Alcohol Ink, Harriet the Sea Turtle
Second Place: Laura Burk, Darning Black Eyed Susans
Merit: Betty Williamson, Turtle Crossing
Category: Student Awards
First Place: Abby Harding with Pen and Ink, Jackie Chan
Second Place: Delaney Reed, Succulent
Merit: Lindsey Spangler with Acrylic, Gingerbread
Judith Cain Memorial Awards
Drew DeNeal, Potts Mountain, Catawba VA
Shelly LaTreill, Stained Glass Sculpture, Tribute
People’s Choice Award
Mary Geihsler, pastel, Aussie
Artist’s Choice Award
Beth Rodgers, Acrylic, Bumblebee on Beebalm Blossom
2022 Art Show Photo Gallery
Past Event : 32rd Annual Art Show - 2021
2021 - Winners announced for Smith Mountain Arts Council 32nd Annual Art Show
Smith Mountain Lake, October 22, 2021 – Marita Cheney, chair of the Smith Mountain Arts Council 32nd Annual Art Show is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s event. They are:
The first-place winners in each category received a $100 prize; the second-place winners each received a $50 prize. Best in Show winner received a $400 prize. The generosity of the Art Show sponsors made each of these awards possible. The People’s Choice Award, funded by contributions made during the show, netted over $285 for Hannah Dunnigan and made it the second award for her oil painting, Heritage.
Judge Jane Stogner spent Thursday reviewing the 164 adult and youth submissions and offered congratulatory comments for the winners. Jane commented “Just Wow! This was one of the best art shows ever in this area. An extremely talented group of artists.” Art Show chair Marita Cheney was enthusiastic about the turn-out as well as the outstanding number and quality of pieces submitted. “It is wonderful to celebrate our community of artists who make this show exceptional and we appreciate the sponsors who make this show possible.”
Jane is well known by many in the art community. She has made a positive impact on hundreds of young artist while teaching at Ferrum College.
2021 Art Show Photo Gallery
