Art Alliance 2008 Juried Show
                                   March 21 - April 27  (extended from April 23)
           at the Robeson Gallery, HUB-Robeson Center, Penn State University

    Since 1968 the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania has provided opportunities for people to learn, teach, and exhibit art in State College and surrounding communities. This show celebrates our 40th Anniversary and showcases the work of Central Pennsylvania’s many talented artists.

       

       

 
Awards

                               
       First Place                            Second Place                                  Third Place
  Dave Hammaker                       Mark Davis                               Ann Hettmansperger
       The Farm                               Earthenware                                      Fragility

                                          
Kempner Photography Award            Figurative Award                   Ceramics Award
             Thomas Kane                                  Chuck Hall                            Ian Stainton
            Autumn Bones                     Study for "Ode to Kafka"            Vase & Vessel      

Honorable Mentions:

                                   
                    Rita Graef                                        Karl Eric Leitzel
                Daughters Dancing                                Feedwagon

                               
            Annie-hannah Mancini                            Jennifer Shuey
                      Sight-Seer                                    Meadow in Bloom

    "Wearable Art Retrospective"
    April 11-13, 2008       

               

                   

                                                                           
   
     In keeping with the Art Alliance's 40th Anniversary celebration, a "Wearable Art
 Retrospective" was held on the weekend of April 11-13.  This retrospective
 was an exhibition and sale of contemporary and vintage wearable art and fashion
 accessories created since the 1970’s by Art Alliance members and nationally-known
 fiber artists. The exhibit featured garments and accessories in a wide range of
 techniques including, batiked, hand-woven, hand-painted, hand-marbled, appliquéd,
 quilted, and felted work.
 We are most grateful to Sharon McCarthy, who served as Curator of the Retrospective and donated vintage werable art from her collection for a silent auction.

Recycled Show 2008 -- "All That Glitters"
     April 18 - 20

       
 

                            
                                                First prize:  Mary Lee Kerr
                                                    "Negative Space-- Memories of                                                   
                                                             a Violin Maker"   

                           
    Second Prize: Wendy Snetsinger                                     Third Prize:  D.M.Z. Coyle
                Techno Sun”                                                                    “Triptych”

                   

                                                       Honorable Mentions
Anni Matsick, “Behind the Glitz,”                     Alyce Ritti, “Here’s to You, Holly”
                                      

                           

                                                         Popular Vote (tie):
    Michael Dietz, “Butterfly Flutter By”                     Elli Groninger, “Fred Meets Dazilla”
                                 

    Youth: To age 12: Grace Handler, “Star Burst”
               To age 18: Elizabeth Hunter, “El Checal”
               Group: Park Forest Montessori School, “Fairy Art”

                    The Jo and Gil Ward Annual Members Show 

     All Art Alliance members are welcome to exhibit in this Show, which is scheduled
 for August 29-September 7.  The exhibit opens with a Reception on the evening of
 August 29. Jean Giddings is serving as Chairperson of the show.

    Artists on all levels of experience are encouraged to enter this exhibit.  It's a great
 opportunity for new artists to begin showing their work, or for our advanced and
 professional members to display their current work.  First, second and third place cash
 awards, along with honorable mentions, will be determined by a juror.
 
    Both 2D and 3D artwork may be shown.  Maximum size for 2D work is 4 ft. x 4 ft.
 Entries must be framed or prepared for hanging.  The entry fee is $25 for up to two
 pieces. Please note the firm entry date of Saturday, August 23.  

                             Entry Form & labels
  
                     




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