Flood Awareness
February 26 – March 20, 2021
The juried shows are a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. The theme for this month is Flood Awareness.
Flood Awareness Week in Virginia is March 14-20, 2021. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) sponsors this exhibit to bring education and preparedness for floods to the community. The exhibit was juried by Jessie Boyland (Art Works Gallery Director) and Glenda Kotchish (Art Works Owner). The criteria for selection into the exhibit was: (1) capturing the theme of the exhibit (2) technique and mastering of medium used (3) composition (4) conveying a story or statement.
Awards:
- First Place – Little Fishy Went To Market and Mind Your Manners by Nicole Harp and Sam Hughes
- Second Place – Flooding on the James River Fall 2020 RVA by Jeff Morris
- Third Place – Thetis by Mark Price
- Best Depiction of Theme Award- Carried Away (Cedar Rapids, IA Summer 2008) 1 and 2 by Les James
Click on this link to see a list of the accepted entries in this exhibit:Flood Awareness 2021 Exhibit
Enjoy a video of highlights of the exhibit. Click here.
The jurors’ statement: Flood Awareness Juror Comments
