Mountain Art

NPC recognizes student talent in the 2022 Juried Art Show

Current art student/college staffer takes home “people’s choice” award for memorial artwork

NPC’s 2022 Student Art Show showcased a selection of unique work created by NPC students. The exhibit closed with an awards ceremony held at the Talon Gallery on Friday, May 6, 2022. In this, the first in-person ceremony since the onset of COVID in 2019, over fifty student participants, awardees, and NPC staff gathered to express their admiration of the art and of the students who created it.

At top left, People's Choice Awardee Barbara Dixson with her "Great Grandma Eskey.” At middle left, Rebekah Roznovak and her “Simon’s Sun.” At bottom left, John Wilson and "Azura Skies." At left, "Confused Unicorn - Angel - Mystic Mountain Goat" by Karen Lewia and above, "My Journey" by Susanna Wauneka.

“The artistic passion and skill of students at NPC is evident in this year’s student art show, states NPC Talon Gallery Director, Magda Gluszek. “This is a curation of the best artwork produced at the college. It is an honor to be involved.” The NPC Student Art Show is juried by members of the NPC art faculty and recognizes student accomplishments in the visual arts. All NPC students (not only art students) are encouraged to participate. A panel of jurors reviews submissions and selects the pieces that will appear in the show. Not all entries are exhibited. “Acceptance to a show that has been juried is an honor. It is a distinction that can be listed on a resume and is the type of professional recognition that is essential to any student pursuing an art career,” Gluszek explains. “We put a lot of effort into the selection process. Successful composition, craftsmanship, mastery of the medium, and originality are all evaluated.” This year’s collection displayed just that. The winner of this year’s “People’s Choice Award” went to a current NPC student and staff member Barbara Dixson for her photographic artwork titled “Great Grandma Eskey (1906 – 2022). Votes for the “People’s Choice Award” are submitted by members of the community and are collected throughout the duration of the exhibit. “Great Grandma Eskey,” is a collection of photographs of Dixson’s 115-year-old great-grandmother who passed away earlier this year. The compilation blends photos to create a single image of her great grandmother wearing a fashionable pair of dark sunglasses (which Dixson said she often wore to protect her eyes), peering out of the frame. “Great Grandma Eskey's hair is traditionally tied back in a Navajo bun like she always wore it,” Dixson explains. “She’s also wearing her favorite scarf and turquoise jewelry. You will see that same scarf featured in many photos taken of her. It was her favorite.” Dixson is a second-semester student at NPC and currently works as secretary to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. She also took home a third-place award for “Great Grandma Eskey” in the photography category. Fellow NPC student John Wilson placed first in photography for a photo of a mountain bluebird titled “Azure Skies.” Kaylie Hancock took second place with “Breath of a Soul,” a black and white photo featuring a woman with her arms stretched above her head as she takes in a breath of air through an open window. Honorable mention in the category went to Tiffany Plympton for “The Silent Storm” and Thomas Tomlinson for “After the Storm.” In the ceramics category, Karen Lewis placed first for her unique “Confused Unicorn – Angel – Mystic Mountain Goat,” piece. Stuart Holmes placed second for “Number 42,” and Lorin Pope took home the third-place award for “Tenderly Encircled.” In the drawing category, the first place went to Susanna Wauneka for “My Journey,” a unique combination of colored pencils and sharpie art that depicts the many paths of her life thus far and cultural traditions. Second place went to Naomi Stuart for her “Foundation of Art,” which was created using charcoal, sharpies, and colored pencils. Third place in the category went to Kaylen Wilson for her colored pencil piece depicting her tomcat “Chase.” Cierra Long rounded out the drawing awardees with her charcoal and colored penciled “Hibiscus.” In painting, first place went to Rebekah Roznovak for her “Simon’s Sun” acrylic painting. The piece features her workplace buddy, a resident cat at the veterinary clinic where Roznovak works. Second place went to Lorin Pope for a watercolor titled “Portal,” and Sonia Craig took the third-place award for her “United Sanctuary” acrylic. Naomi Stuart’s watercolor/sharpie piece “Hamlet,” and Karen Lewis’s acrylic “Some Donkeys Have Forelocks” received honorable mentions. “All of you deserve a round of applause,” states Gluszek. “It is an honor to experience your work.” For more information on this and upcoming NPC art exhibitions, please contact Magda Gluszek at (928) 532-6176 or (800) 266-7845. ext. 6176 or email magda. gluszek@npc.edu.

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A favorite for locals as well as visitors July 4 Fine Arts & Crafts Festival will be held in the Orchard at Charlie Clarks July 1-3, 2022. Hosted by the High Country Art Association (HCAA), which operates a Gallery in Pinetop across from the Safeway Center, the event (see photos at left) features artists from all over the country. The family friendly show features a wide variety of work country including painting, photography, glass, clay, jewelry, and Native American arts not to mention an assortment of specialty food products. Located behind Charlie Clark’s renowned restaurant, at 1701 E. White Mountain Blvd., the event features food and drinks as well as live music. Festival hours are 9 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday July 1 and 2 and 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday July 3.

Luna Tunes Talent Night

Luna Tunes Talent Night is a monthly celebration through the performance of music, poetry, dance and other creative media. It is held from 6:30 - 8 pm on the full moon from May to October at Unity of the White Mountains (257 N. Woodland Rd in Lakeside). No experience is necessary. Sound equipment provided. Everyone is welcome to perform. Invite your friends and family. Live in person at the church or via Zoom. The 2022 dates are: July 13, September 10, September 10, and October 9. Coffee and desserts will be served. No charge but Love Offerings gratefully accepted. See us on facebook and www.UnityWM. org. For more info, call Linda Hoy at (650) 704-1087 or send an email to LindaHoy@UnityWM.org.

Above, Fashion Show Models Barrett Skandera and Nancy Stanley. Photo credit: Joe Skandera

White Mountain Costume Guild hosts a Victorian Fashion Show and Tea Fundraiser for the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains Art Gallery

Kitty Watts and Trudy Foland: Co-Presidents of WMCG

On Saturday, May 14th, 2022 doors opened at 12:45 to a “sold out” fundraising event hosted by the White Mountain Costume Guild (WMCG) benefitting the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains (AAWM). The event centered around a Victorian Fashion Show that included a Cream Tea for those guests in attendance. Tickets were pre-sold at the gallery and online prior to the event.

The Victorian Fashion show focused on the years 1870 to 1890, and the era is named “Victorian” after Queen Victoria’s reign of that time period. There were sixteen models, and twenty gowns, with some models wearing two gowns during the show.

Mrs. Jodi Flake donated her musical talent on piano during the tea and brief intermission. It was the perfect background allowing guests to socialize while enjoying their tea.

The Fashion Show was overseen by WMCG Co-Presidents: Mrs. Kitty Mason-Watts and Ms. Trudy Foland. Narration was provided by Ms. Foland, and Mrs. Watts was both a model and the backstage manager making sure all the models were properly gowned and ready to step out onto the stage.

The seating for tea began at 1 pm and the gallery was beautifully set for sixty guests. A “Cream Tea” focuses on a tea selection as well as an assortment of dessert sweets. Fresh Mock Devonshire cream, Lemon Curd, and Strawberry Jam were provided as well. Several AAWM volunteers assisted in the setting up and serving of the tea.

Guests were encouraged to bring a favored teacup and dress Victorian if they desired, but it was not required. Several of the guests attended wearing beautiful tea ensembles and stunning hats adding to the overall festivities. If guests did not bring a teacup, there were several vintage sets for sale in the foyer, with sales benefitting AAWM. Also available at the door were raffle tickets to win several of the donated gift baskets that centered around a tea theme. Many of the baskets included samples of the WWCG Custom Tea Blend named “Sweet Victorian Rose”.

The Fashion Show could not have happened without several ladies donating their time and enthusiasm to make it happen. The White Mountain Costume Guild would like to thank the following: Dakota Johnson, Emily Johnson; Laura Singleton; Jeannie Amato; Barrett Skandera; Patty Duran; Laura Kohler; Joanie Allen; Nancy Stanley; Gloria Kunsman; Meg MacDonald; Barbara Bruce; Haley Heath; and Shirley AdamsLowe. We also thank Joe Skandera as our photographer.

You can see more photos of the event on our Facebook page: White Mountain Costume Guild. Please like and follow us for upcoming events! At left, Fashion Show Model Emily Johnson and above, Jodi Flake on Piano

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2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS

Art With Friends is held the 2nd and 4th Thurs. from 10 am to 2 pm at the Arts Alliance of the White Mountain Center for the Arts, 251 Penrod Road. Open to the public. Bring an art project and work with other artists. Socialize and help each other. Bring a lunch if you like. Participation is free. For more info, call the Center at 928-532-2296.

The Show Low Writer’s Workshop is offered at the AAWM Center for the Arts on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10 am until noon. These workshops are free to the public. Beginner to expert writers are invited to attend.

LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (BETWEEN MARCH & OCT)

The Arts Alliance of the White Mountains expanded our Cork ‘n Canvas evenings in 2022. Beginning March 25th and running through October, on the last Friday of each month, we host our Cork ‘n Canvas. We’d like to invite you to join us from 5pm to 7pm and socialize with the artists. We have live music. Our sponsors provide wine and hors d’oeuvres. It’s a good time to check out what’s new in the gallery and find out about upcoming events and classes. Suggested donation of $7.

For more info on any of these events, please stop by the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains Center for the Arts at 251 Penrod Road in Show Low or call 928-532-2296.