The Greenville Art Guild recently held their annual People’s Choice Art Show at Beanz Buttercream Bakery.
The show is held each year to celebrate the artistic work that members create throughout the year. A few years ago, the group decided to add an element of public voting to determine prize winners since it is ultimately the people who buy and collect art. Over 50 pieces of art were on display, and a variety of mediums were represented, including oils, watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, pastels, and more. Over 240 guests cast their votes for their favorites.
Votes were tallied to determine 1st – 4th place winners as well as six honorable mention awards.
In addition to public voting, this year’s show also included a professionally judged element. Tom Lehman, a professional artist from Elida, Ohio selected winners in four categories that represented the different elements of art and design. These categories were Principles of Composition, Objectivity/Individuality/Style, Color/Harmony/Value, and Drawing/Form. All artists consider these elements in their work regardless of the medium they use in order to create a strong piece. We hoped that using these categories would encourage artists to create high quality works for the show and get back to the basics of what makes a successful piece of art. Winners in these four categories each received a $100 prize.
The winners based on People’s Choice voting are as follows:
1st Place: Debby Gregory – “Waiting on Wings”
2nd Place: Terri Bey – “Autumn’s Beauty”
3rd Place: – Brenda Johnson – “Value of Solitude”
4th Place: Stephanie House – “Sea Oats”
Honorable Mentions:
Sheryl Thurston – “Maise”
Carole Schafer – “Forgotten Spare Keys”
Jody Fair – “Out of the Darkness”
Kay Cress – “Vintage Memories”
Lucinda Bay – “BRRR!”
Patti Starr – “Happy Mother’s Day”
Category winners selected by the judge, Tom Lehman, include:
Best in Principles of Composition: Juliann Lyons – “Whale Boat at Vineyard Haven”
Best in Color/Harmony/Value: Jean Selanders – “Cold Earth Sleeping”
Best in Objectivity/Style/Individuality: Marilyn Banks – “Sunchokes in a Vase
Best in Drawing/Form: Carolyn Armstrong – “Garlic”
The Greenville Art Guild would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make this event a success:
Gold Level:
Beanz Buttercream Bakery
The Jordan Agency
Dr. Tom & Suzie Brown
Designer Imaging
Silver Level:
Litchfield Family in Memory of Jan Boyer
Hittle GMC Inc.
Trent May: May Financial Group
Park National Bank
Bronze Level:
Dr. Don & Pam Pohlman
Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln Inc.
Troutwine Auto Sales
Zechar Bailey Funeral Homes
Josh & Jennifer Overholser
Granny’s Corner Frame Shop
Honorable Mention Level:
Dr. Stephen Stentzel DDS
Wieland Jewelers
GNB Banking Centers
Johnston Chiropractic Clinic: Dr. Kristine Clark
We appreciate all the artists who entered the show and all the patrons who took the time to view their work, as well as all the volunteers who dedicated their time for the event. Plans are in place to once again hold the 2025 show at Beanz Bakery in conjunction with the First Friday in November.
The Greenville Art Guild meets monthly for artist demonstrations and activities that inspire creativity. For information on how to join the group, please visit greenvilleartguild.org.
Featured photo: Participating Artists at the Greenville Art Guild Awards Ceremony
Debby Gregory was the People’s Choice first Place winner for her painting “Waiting on Wings”