And the Winner is ...
The fine arts segment of the Saxonburg Festival of the Arts, which took place Saturday and Sunday, has announced the winners in the professional, non-professional and student categories plus sponsors’ awards.
ProfessionalOil and acrylicJames Guentner, first; Mark Anderson, second; and Paul Means, third.WatercolorWilliam Perry, first; Marian Sallade, second; and Sally Sheffler, third.Other mediaGail Beem, first; Lynn Jacques, second; Kathryn Strutz, third.
NonprofessionalOil and acrylicJames Hulings, first; Brooke Balliet, second; and Denise Penn, third.WatercolorDorcas Deforno, first; Georgette Belobraydic, second; and Leona Zitzman, third.Other mediaPaige Critchlow, first; Luke Roenigk, second; and Eleanor Rodgers, third.
StudentOil and acrylicEmily Skamla, first; Abby McCormick, second; and Jessica Farra, third.
Sponsors’ awardsPatricia Young, Altmeyer’s Western WearErin Hajec, First Commonwealth BankMarge Gardner, Concordia Lutheran MinistriesMargaret McGowan, Danna’s Natural Food & SupplementsVickie Schilling, Erich Gumto GreenhousesSusan Beatty, Frazetta Chiropractic Wellness CenterStan Walchesky, Freehling LumberKathryn Strutz, Geraldine Freehling Memorial AwardIrene Ackerman, Hannahstown Mutual InsuranceElizabeth Korczynski, Hotel SaxonburgPaige Kleinfelder, Ichiyo School of IkebanaBrooke Balliet, Joy Award-non-professionalKaren Ferrick, Miller Phillips InsuranceMelin Junik, Millerstown Pic-A-PartMarian Sallade, Nancy Zacherl InsuranceJudith Scheller, NexTier BankJune Ann Keilty, Northwest BankEmily Skamla, Randita’s Organic Vegan CafeAbby McCormick, Saxon Golf CourseJoy Lauric, Schrec’s Health ClubSally Sheffler, The Spa in SaxonburgMichael Bestwick, Walchesky StudioShari Finney, Robert Winkler Memorial AwardDonald Wonderling, anonymous awardAlice Ferraro, anonymous awardPaul Means, anonymous awardMars art teacher Erin Sloane, Novotny PizzaNicole Ambrose, Brooke Etzel, Nicole Petrilene and Adia Enya, student honorable mentionsWilliam Burkhart, 3D Art.
Photography ShowWinners in the photography show open to amateur photographers age 12 and older are as follows.Best of ShowBest of Show was awarded to Kevin Lark of Valencia, and the People’s Choice award went to Jan McElhinny of Evans City.ChurchesClaire Anderson, first; Sally Flint King, second; and Karen Link, third.SportsRalph Schneider, first; Frederick Doerfler, second; and Bob Hoffman, third.ScenicKaren Link, first; Debbie Fazekas, second; and Dot Hoffman, third.WildlifeKaren Link, first; Laura DeYoung, second; and Paula Frantz, third.Domestic animalsPaula Frantz, first; Kate Stover, second; Jane Holmes, third.PeopleRalph Schneider, first; Sandra Simpson, second; and Dot Hoffman, third.Black and whitePaul Means, first; Joanne Harrity, second; and Kate Stover, third.Monochromatic with color splashEmily McCabe, first; Brooke Etzel, second; and Tim Baird, third.OpenPaul Sylves, first; Nicole Storey, second; and Jan McElhinny, third.YouthRichard Rude, first and third; and Kaleb Stover, second.
