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D'Antonio's 'Elvis' captures Best of Show

"Elvis" by Ralph D'Antonio Jr. won Best of Show in the "Cold Winter, Hot Jazz" exhibit. The acrylic on canvas can be seen in the front window at The Art Center in Butler.

Winners of the "Cold Winter, Hot Jazz" art exhibit were announced at the Preview/Meet The Artists on Saturday. The exhibit continues through Feb. 19 at The Art Center, 344 S. Main St.

The Best of Show award went to Ralph D'Antonio Jr. for his acrylic on canvas, "Elvis." Other awards presented Saturday include:

Watercolor• William Perry, "Venice Beach Virtuoso," first• Lisa Sten, "Air is Power," second

Photography• Aryl Bashline, "Music of Winter," first• Debbie Kuminkoski, "Charlie Daniels," second

Oil and acrylics• Bryant Randolph, "Mile's Notes," first• Patricia Kelly, "Fjord," second• John "Cap'n. Black" Fleischman, "This is My Generation," honorable mention

Pastel• Mary Kay Richardson, "Jazz Man," first• Maria Kovalenko Leysens, "Preparing for Class," second

Mixed Media• Nancy Deckant, "Blue Dress," first• Gloria Peterson, "Winter Hues," second

Sculpture and fiber arts• Wanda Spangler-Warren, "Record Rack Display," first• Kay Johnson, "Music Memories," secondAdmission to the "Cold Winter, Hot Jazz" exhibit at The Art Center is free. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 724-283-6922 for more information.

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