The State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Top Honorees in the 'Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2010' Exhibition

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the honorees of the "Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2010" exhibition.  

Showcasing the talent, creativity and diversity of Pennsylvania's established and emerging artists, the winners were selected from a field of more than 2,000 submissions that was narrowed to 152 finalists.

"Once again, Pennsylvania artists shine in this year's exhibit with impressive works that range from the whimsical to the traditional, with a wide mix in between," said N. Lee Stevens, exhibit curator. "The entries provide a fascinating look at the extraordinary talents of our artists and the varied subjects of their work."

First-, second- and third-place honors are awarded in painting, photography, sculpture, crafts and works on paper. Cash awards for each category are 1st prize - $500; 2nd - $300, and 3rd - $200.  In addition, the William D. Davis Memorial Award for Drawing, the Rose Roy Memorial Award, and The State Museum of Pennsylvania Purchase Award are selected.

The 43rd annual exhibit runs through Sept. 12 and includes the works of all 152 finalists from 34 counties.

The exhibit is co-sponsored by The State Museum and The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council, which present over $5,000 in cash awards to the winners.

For more information on this exhibit and The State Museum's other exhibitions, events, programs and hours, visit www.statemuseumpa.org.

Editor's Note: The artists selected to exhibit at the 2010 Art of the State competition, organized by category and placement rank, are listed as follows:

Crafts

1st - Larry Shull, Landisburg, "Play in a Round," metal, kinetic rolling ball sculpture, 60 x 40 x 36.

2nd - Anina Banks, Philadelphia, "Pour and Sip," stoneware, 9 x 3 x 6.

3rd - Heather Ujiie, Langhorne, "The Garden of Eden," digital ink-jet print on silk, 13 x 17 ft.

Painting

1st - Philip Lindsey, Chambersburg, "Lauren, First Grade," oil on canvas, 66 x 42.

2nd - Jerome Hershey, Lancaster, "Final Tribute," acrylic on canvas, 24 x 48.

3rd - Emilie Snyder, Marietta, "Math," oil on canvas, 46 x 64.

Honorable Mention: Mel Keiser, Edinboro, "Potted Plant," oil on panel, 24 x 18.

Honorable Mention: Keith Crowley, Philadelphia, Nomads, Oil on canvas, 44 1/2 x 32 ¼.

Photography

1st - Lynn Rosenthal, Philadelphia, "Leaf 3," archival inkjet photo print, 18 x 24.

2nd - James Rasp, Carlisle, "Houseless Beautiful/Powder Room," digital photo, 20 x 30.  

3rd - Lisa Boughter, Haverford, Lackland, Photograph, archival pigment print, 11 x 17.

Sculpture

1st - Theodore Prescott, Mechanicsburg, "Small Worlds," apple wood, poplar, oak, Corian, resins, 80 x 144 x 66.

2nd - Carol Sexton, Wallingford, "Knot," limestone, 24 x 10 x 10.

3rd - Robert Griffith, Hallstead, "Turnpike," mixed media: wood, steel, 45 x 60 x 20.

Works on Paper

1st - Denny Bond, East Petersburg, "Voyage," watercolor, 20 x 20.

2nd -Ron Rumford, Philadelphia, Untitled (Green Loops), engraving, relief, collagraph, 26 x 60.

3rd - Karen Steen, Bethlehem, "Social Jungle," mixed media on ragboard, 45 x 50.

The William D. Davis Memorial Award for Drawing ($250)

Geoffrey S. Beadle, Erie, "Nineteen Weeks," charcoal, pastel on paper, 44 x 26.

The Rose Roy Memorial Award Honoring Volunteerism ($250)

Mark Bockrath, West Chester, "Homage to Eakins: In the Studio," oil on canvas, 24 x 17.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Purchase Award ($2,000)

Edward Evans, Stroudsburg, "Flight of Matta," acrylic, 54 x 69.

SOURCE Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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