A total of 109 pieces of art by 40 artists are currently exhibited at the Black Swamp Arts Center in Archbold.
These pieces of art range in a variety of mediums and sculpture, most of which are for sale, and will be on view through July 23.
An opening reception and awards ceremony was held on Thursday, June 11. Eleven awards were distributed to artists across the tri-state area.
Black Swamp Arts Center hours are: Wednesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
List of awards is as follows:
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Laura Barnhardt Corle – Findlay, Ohio: “Night Flight through the Land of Dark,” Watercolor with Gouache
Joyce Nafziger – Archbold, Ohio: “Everyday Elegance,” Oil
Rose Sorge – Wauseon, Ohio: “Quilt of Dots,” Acrylic
Paul Combs – Bryan, Ohio: “Wren-dition 2,” Alcohol Ink
MERIT AWARDS
Mark Nafziger – Archbold, Ohio: “Fish & Bone Vase,” Ceramics
Mike Kozumplik – Sherwood, Ohio: “Sitting in the Shade Beside a Babbling Brook,” Stone and Silver Jewelry
Brenda Hofbauer – Bryan, Ohio: “Song & Dance Man,” Collage
OUTSTANDING AWARDS
Martha Town – Pittsford, Michigan: “In the Garden #5,” Fiber Art
Hope Wallace – Fort Wayne, Indiana: “Squirrel Dance in the Vineyard,” Ceramic Sculpture
Deb Buchanan – Toledo, Ohio: “Screaming Eagles 101st,” Charcoal
BEST OF SHOW
Halle Sam Shanks – Malinta, Ohio: “Residential Paris,” Colored Pencil