BDAC 8th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR COMPETITION
DRY SPELL
Climate & Drought in the American West
On View:
Sept 23 - Oct 29
Sept 23 6 - 8 PM
Reception:
Each year BDAC asks Utah artists to step outside and create artwork in the plein air tradition. This year's theme, Dry Spell, encouraged artists to examine the climate and drought that has plagued the American West. Guest juror Annie Farley has selected three works to receive cash awards which will be announced at the opening reception.
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Guest Juror: Annie Farley
Annie Farley is an Artist who grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah and is now a resident of American Fork. She graduated with her BFA from Utah Valley University and teaches at The Art Studio at Sundance Mountain Resort. She also serves on the Visual Arts Council for The Harrington Center for the Arts, which aims to support local artists, sponsor live music events and create local art experiences throughout Utah County.
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Winners & Honorable Mentions:
First Place Winner
The Reservoir
Samantha daSilva
Second Place Winner
Lost Field
Helga Watkins
Third Place Winner
Parched Creek
Harmony Ferrill
Honorable Mention
Kintsugi Drought
Winter Redd
Honorable Mention
That Arsenic Sparkle
Trish Melander