Harlow Art2019 winners announced

HALLOWELL — Winners of the Harlow’s Art2019, the 24th annual juried art show on view at the gallery, include artists from Freeport, Temple and Pittston, as well as from around the state and out of state.

Prizes awarded at the opening reception on Friday, May 10, went to: Best in Show and a $500 cash prize was awarded to Marci Spier, of Cape Elizabeth, for her oil on panel, “Cover Me.”
Second Place, with a $250 cash prize was awarded to Amy Kustra of Freeport for her oil on canvas, “Waiting for America.” Juror’s Choice Prize, and a $200 cash prize was awarded to Rosie Ranauro of Jamaica Plain, Mass., for her acrylic on canvas, “Back of my Eye.”
Third Place, with a $100 cash prize was awarded to Tanya Fletcher of Kennebunk for “P”, made with oil and silver leaf on birch.
Honorable Mentions were: Ron Crusan, of Port Clyde, for his mixed media and found objects piece, “ALPHABET.” Tom Jessen, of Temple, for his work, “Idle Hands (Inverted Pedal Points),” made with yarn, canvas, and various textiles. Scott Minzy, of Pittston, for his linocut, “Divide and Rule.” During the exhibition gallery visitors are invited to vote for their favorite work of art. At the end of the show the winner of the popular vote will receive the People’s Choice Award,a $100 cash prize. The exhibiton runs through June 15. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
This year’s juror was Myron Beasley, a professor of cultural studies at Bates College, an artist writer and international curator. For more information visit harlowgallery.org or call 207-622-3813.