Awards presented for Wor. County Arts Council’s show

(April 20, 2023) The Worcester County Arts Council announces the winners of its juried art competition: “Artist’s Choice.”

Entries in this competition are featured in the exhibit at the Arts Council’s Gallery and include 41 pieces of artwork submitted by 25 established and emerging artists with work in all media.

Ryan Poe won first place for his oil painting, “Cambridge Creek,” David Shanks placed second for “Aniyah” pyrography, and Jiyeong Yun won third place for her mixed media, “Antifragile.”

Honorable mention awards were presented to Jason Giusti, Kathryn Redden and Ellie Scott.

The winning artwork was selected by accomplished local artist, Sandra Strachan Buchanan.

Winners were honored at the opening reception held on April 14 at the Arts Council Gallery, at 6 Jefferson Street in downtown Berlin.

The exhibit will continue to be on display through April 30. The Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Worcester County Arts Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support, promote and encourage visual, performing, and literary arts in Worcester County.

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Doors will open for the event at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 per person and can be purchased by sending a check to Judi Menavich, 9 Drawbridge Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

The deadline for reservations to the dinner, which is open to the public, is Friday, April 28.

As designated by the Maryland State Arts Council County arts agency, the Worcester County Arts Council is committed to fostering the excellence, diversity and vitality of arts, artists, and arts organizations and increasing access to the arts for all members of the community.

The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and supported by memberships, donations, and local sponsorships.

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