June 8-July 9, 2002

Juror: Scott Schnepf, Head of the Department of Art and Art History at the University of New Hampshire

Juror’s Comments:
"As is often the case with this type of exhibition, the overall quality and quantity of entries made the jurying process very difficult. High quality representational work was abundant, but I was equally impressed with some of the mixed media/non-representational work. I feel that the final selection represents very well the variety of media that were submitted. Painting and photography were most prevalent with smaller but equally strong submissions in drawing, printmaking and 3D work. I would like to compliment the Newburyport Art Association on the excellent job they have done in organizing this exhibition, and thank them for the opportunity to view this work. While selecting an exhibition of manageable size was difficult, it was equally hard to award the prizes. Many works were deserving of being so honored, and I congratulate all of the artists in this show."

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MARY ALICE ARAKELIAN PRIZE
BEST OF SHOW

Mary Pollak
Ipswich, MA

PRELUDE
Monotype

"This is a beautifully layered and technically accomplished work. It was one of the first pieces to capture my attention, and my interest only increased as I looked longer." Scott Schnepf, Juror

H. PATTERSON HALE, JR. MEMORIAL
PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE

Penelope Manzella
Barrington, RI

POWER PLANT ON BUZZARDS BAY
Oil on Linen

"A strikingly powerful image that combines elegance and simplicity."
Scott Schnepf, Juror

INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE

Zebrina Radke
Newburyport, MA

EDGE OF THE WOOD
Black and White Photography

"A wonderful example of the capability of photography to capture the magic of light."
Scott Schnepf, Juror

LAURA COOMBS HILLS AWARD
FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE

Richard Nocera
Newburyport, MA

FOR JANE
Charcoal

"A rich and mysterious use of the medium transcends mere technical accomplishment." Scott Schnepf, Juror

SAM SARGENT AWARD
FOR PAINTING

Ellen Rolli
Melrose, MA

COW PEN
Acrylic

"A wonderfully energetic and seamless use of paint."
Scott Schnepf, Juror

NEWBURYPORT BANK AWARD
FOR WATER-BASED MEDIA

Betty Maresca
Amesbury, MA

A GOLDEN POND
Casein

"An Ambitious and technically acomplished painting."
Scott Schnepf, Juror

AWARD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Gail Handelmann
Marblehead, MA

SANCTUARY
Photograph

"An austere, elegant and emotionally powerful image."
Scott Schnepf, Juror

AWARD FOR SCULPTURE/3D

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord
Newburyport, MA

SPIRIT BOOK #30: IXCHEL’S DREAM
Mixed Media

"A inventive and visually stunning use of materials."
Scott, Schnepf, Juror

AWARD FOR MIXED MEDIA
DRAWING/PRINTMAKING/PASTEL

Marilyn Sandau
Newburyport, MA

PISCES DREAMING
Paper Collage

"Whimsically enchanting and formally elegant."
Scott Schnepf, Juror


HONORABLE MENTION

Debra Corbett
Melrose, MA

CAPE COTTAGE
Oil


HONORABLE MENTION

Lauri Fielding
Gloucester, MA

SALT SHAKER & EGGS
Media: Oil

HONORABLE MENTION

Mary Rogers
Salem, MA

BEYOND THE STONE WALL
Watercolor



HONORABLE MENTION

Paul Weiner
Somerville, MA

SAFE HAVEN
Cibachrome Print


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