Winners Announced for Goose Creek Artists Guild Annual Judged Show

Patrons view pieces in the Goose Creek Artists Guild's Annual Judged Show at the North Charleston City Gallery

The Goose Creek Artists Guild opened its Annual Judged Show earlier this month. The exhibition features two-dimensional works in a variety of subjects and mediums including oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, pastel, and mixed media  Ribbons for Best of Show as well as first, second, and third place were awarded prior to the exhibition opening by guest juror, Chris Groves.  Guild president, Karol Skelly, presented the President’s Choice award at the opening reception.

Judging results are as follows:

Best of Show: Melusina Descending to the Merpeople by Trish Emery
President’s Award: Downtown Tour by Muriel Lanciault

Oil
1st: C Bulldog by Sherri Bardsley
2nd: Believe by Angela Smith
3rd: Beachboy by Karen Gaag
Honorable Mention: Wanderers by Karol Skelly
Honorable Mention: Cross Currents by Muriel Lanciault

Watercolor
1st: Charleston Magnolia by Muriel Lanciault
2nd: Manuela’s Ice Cream by Trish Emery
3rd: Bridgeworks by Muriel Lanciault
Honorable Mention: Sunburst by Sally Accetta

Mixed Media
1st: Landscape by Olga Bixby
2nd: Stormy Skies by Ruth Griebe
3rd: Sunset Glow by Sally Accetta

Drawing
1st: Beautiful Angle Oak by Willis Sanders
2nd: Aging Grace Fully by Gary Smith
3rd: Reflecting on the Afternoon by Trish Emery
Honorable Mention: “Downtown Tour” by Muriel Lanciault
Honorable Mention: “What Are You Going to Watch” by Gary Smith

Acrylic
1st: Lighthouse by Belle Anderston
2nd: Burning Bush by Ruth Griebe
3rd: Elise by Sally Accetta

Pastel
1st: Old Grove by Pam Smith
2nd: Eagle by Olga Bixby
3rd: Sunset by Belle Anderson

Best Bird: Cypress Egret by Ruth Griebe
Best Animal: Monkey Face by Sherri Bardsley
Best Floral: Charleston Magnolia by Muriel Lanciault
Best Portrait: Manuela’s Ice Cream by Trish Emery
Best Aquatic: Hope by Angela Smith
Best Landscape: Dusk Along the River by Trish Emery

The Goose Creek Artists Guild’s Annual Judged Show will be on display at the North Charleston City Gallery through February 29.  The Gallery is located in the Charleston Area Convention Center with free parking and admission during regular Convention Center operating hours 9:00am-5pm, daily.  Inquiries regarding artists or purchase information may be directed to the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at (843)740-5854.  For information on additional exhibits, programs, and events, visit the Cultural Arts section of the City’s website at www.northcharleston.org.  

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