Waterville Area Art Society

P.O. Box 2703

Waterville, ME 04903-2703

info@waasmaine.org
Maine Open Juried Art Show

In 1989 the Waterville Area Art Society initiated an annual competition and exhibition known as The Maine Open Juried Art Show. The show is a showcase for the talents of Maine artists and a popular event for the viewing public.

The purpose of this show is to promote art awareness, to provide an art competition and a venue for Maine artists to exhibit their work in Central Maine. The Waterville Public Library successfully hosted the first twelve shows. In 2002, the Maine Open-Juried Art Show move to the Winslow Public Library, providing more exhibition space for the growing number of participating artists.

(This year's cover was illustrated by Tammy Jo Robinson, with layout by Amy K. Cyrway)

2011 Maine Open Juried Art Show Awards

BEST IN SHOW:Bruce James Habowski (Waterville) – Downtown Blues

MARILYN J. DWELLEY AWARD FOR BEST REALISTIC LANDSCAPE: Rebecca Rivers (Searsport) – Adagio For Reeds

JUDGES’ AWARD: Kevin Mizner (Pittston) – Searsport Morning

WATERVILLE AREA ART SOCIETY AWARD: Jim McLear (Embden) – In Her Glory

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD: Jud Pealer (Rangeley) – Strata Manana

RODERICK A. ROBINSON MEMORIAL AWARD FOR REALISTIC MAINESCAPE: Matthew Russ (Waterville) – Great Pond Islands From Mount Phillip

WATERCOLOR DIVISION
First Place: Irene Duplissis (Auburn) – Sanborn Farm
Second Place: Laurie Proctor (Fairfield) – In The Parlour
Third Place: Pamela Hanson (Rumford) – Evening’s Reflection
Special Merit: Maryanne Storer (Nobleboro) – June
Special Merit: Irene Duplissis (Auburn) – Dance Ballerina

OIL DIVISION
First Place: Kevin Mizner (Pittston) – Through The Parlor Window
Second Place: Ian Ormon (Leeds) – On The Cusp
Third Place: Arden Hendrie (Lincolnville) – Untitled
Special Merit: Nancy Trider (Leeds) – Copper Coffee Urn
Special Merit: Susan Mesick (Alfred) – Missing Panes

ACRYLIC DIVISION
First Place: Bill Tomsa (Topsham) – Morning Joe
Second Place: Susan Mathias (Gardiner) – Arturo
Third Place: Han Ji Chang (Lincolnville) – Self Portrait No. 2
Special Merit: Robert Trippel (Portland) – Homeward Bound
Special Merit: Nancy Barron (Gardiner) – Kate’s Porch

PASTEL DIVISION
First Place: Amy K. Cyrway (Waterville) – A Banana At Heart
Second Place: Ann E. Rhinehardt (Vassalboro) – Chinatown Market, NYC
Third Place: Kathleen Perelka (Canaan) – The Wright Place
Special Merit: Keith M. Curtis (Waterville) – Window Shopping At Levine’s
Special Merit: Ann E. Rhinehardt (Vassalboro) – Rarotonga Outdoor Market

OTHER MEDIA DIVISION
First Place: Debra Arter (Damariscotta) – Summer Evening
Second Place: Bill Wyman (Readfield) – Dim
Third Place: Lisa Wheeler (Waterville) – Night Bloom
Special Merit: Patricia Munroe (Solon) – Ineffable
Special Merit: Betsy A. Headley (Belfast) – Carp Dream