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Start Date
Tue, July 26, 2022 @ 10:00 AM
End Date
Thu, August 25, 2022 @ 3:00 PM
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
37th Annual Juried EXHIBITION
LOCATION: MAIN GALLERY CVAC
DATES: July 26 – August 25, 2022
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Displays their 37th Annual Juried Exhibition, A Juried Exhibition in Seven Categories
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is proud to host its 37th Annual Juried Exhibition from July 26th to August 25th, 2022. This juried entry exhibition features awards in seven categories: Watercolor Media, Water Based Media, Oil Based Media, Dry Media, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional Media & Photographic Media – with over $1,000 in prizes. The juror, William Peck, selected which images hung in the exhibition and a ‘Best-of’ winner for each category. A people’s choice selection process, starting July 26th, will dictate a people’s choice winner for each category. Voting is free and encouraged to visitors.
“We were excited to bring this exhibit back after a 2-year hiatus due to Covid” states Executive Director, Danielle Dieterich, “It is wonderful to celebrate so many artists within our community.”
The Best of Category winners shall receive a cash prize, to be celebrated and recognized at the Artist Reception on August 12th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and purchase art during this free reception.
Juror: William Peck
Bill’s work follows two distinct paths. He creates realistic landscape paintings based on personal experience and observation. Also, he works in colored pencil creating tightly controlled renderings on plaster-like surfaces. These colored pencil works are often three-dimensional, and their subjects come from a wide range of visual stimulation. For him neither path takes dominance but each contributes to the development of the other. Color, surface variation, illusion and texture keep the work exciting. In addition to this creative work, Bill also designs and builds furniture.
An art teacher at Parma Senior High School for 32 years, had the opportunity to teach courses ranging from photography, fine art, crafts, art history, and computer art. This breadth of experience informs his wide range of work. He currently serves as docent at the Cleveland Museum of Art, continuing his interests in both education and art.
Bill’s work has been included in numerous juried exhibitions including Summit Art Space, Kent Downtown Gallery, and Lakeland College.
For more information, visit For more information, visit www.wpeckart.com
PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNERS:
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – OIL BASED MEDIA
Todd Bergert North Canton, OH King’s Gambit Oil-Based Media $2,000 |
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| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – 3 DIMENSIONAL MEDIA
Tom Baldwin Akron, OH The Last Symbiosis 3-D Media NFS |
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| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA
Jacqui Sukie Akron, OH A Bird in the Hand Photographic Media $135 |
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| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – WATERCOLOR MEDIA
Alison Miltner Rich Cuyahoga Falls, OH Super Brothers Watercolor Media NFS |
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| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – WATER BASED MEDIA
April Cameron Akron, OH Time Will Tell Water-Based Media $450 |
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| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – DRY MEDIA
Sharon Frank Mazgaj Uniontown, OH Blueberries In Mason Jar Dry Media $8,000 |
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| PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MIXED MEDIA
Pat Barker Hudson, OH Untitled Mixed-Media NFS |
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CATEGORY WINNERS:
| OIL-BASED MEDIA:
This category will include any media that uses oil as its binder such as oil paints, oil pastels, oil-based markers, etc. |
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| BEST OF OIL-BASED MEDIA
Mark Giangaspero Stow, OH “Me” 2 Oil-Based Media $1,200 |
“This is a wonderfully honest self-portrait that is beautifully rendered in the difficult traditional method of oil painting. The attention to setting and quality of light that shimmers across the surfaces create a powerful narrative.”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Dee Fairweather Medina, OH Through the Clouds Oil-Based Media $200 |
“This is a beautiful moody atmospheric painting. Great illusion of space in both the sky and land. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Todd Bergert North Canton, OH King’s Gambit Oil-Based Media $2,000 |
“This painting has a provocative narrative quality that challenges the viewer. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Jack Liberman Akron, OH Over the Lake Oil-Based Media $1,200 |
“Not only is mood beautifully established, but also a tremendous sense of space through the creative use of color. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| DRY MEDIA:
This category will include media that is dry such as graphite, charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, Conté crayon, silverpoint, etc. and media that uses a fluid solvent or carrier such as marker, pen or ink. |
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| BEST OF DRY MEDIA
Debrah Butler Kent, OH Genesis Dry Media NFS |
“What a fine, sensitive drawing! Not only is the draftsmanship impeccable, but the subtle addition of color draws attention right to the sleeping child’s face. So peaceful…”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Linda Lyell Peninsula, OH A Day in March Dry Media $1,200 |
“Interesting use of two colors; while limited it effectively repeats throughout. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Kit Palencar Cuyahoga Falls, OH Turin Dry Media $500 |
“The title helps to bring a careful rendering of drapery to another level of contemplation. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| WATERCOLOR MEDIA:
This category will include any media for which water, not oil nor polymers, are used as the binding agent, with the resulting artwork considered to be a watercolor. Mediums such as; watercolor paints, watercolor pencils, watercolor markers, and watercolor pastels are all included within this category, even if utilized together in one image. Acrylic and Tempera paints are not applicable within this category. |
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| BEST OF WATERCOLOR MEDIA
Cathy Welner Richfield, OH Girl Picking Blossoms Watercolor Media $450 |
“This is a beautiful, graceful visual dance. Ms. Welner has created a warm summer day without resorting to fussiness. Beautiful transparencies. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Kit Palencar Cuyahoga Falls, OH Church Crows Watercolor Media $300 |
“Apart from the combination of wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques, the unusual composition is effective. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Bob Maurer Canton, OH Canal View, Canal Fulton Watercolor Media $700 |
“Of particular interest are the subtlety of color and quality of rendering. Nice mood. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| WATER-BASED MEDIA:
This category will include any media that is water-based such as acrylic paints and tempera paints. |
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| BEST OF WATER-BASED MEDIA
April Cameron Akron, OH Just Roll with It Water-Based Media $450 |
“While this painting looks chaotic at first glance, the elements are carefully arranged to create a narrative. Also successful is the bold, expressive use of color. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Betty Wolfe Cuyahoga Falls, OH Josh Water-Based Media $300 |
“This expressive portrait makes good use of color and light to create the personality of the sitter. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
William Smith Going Down to Sandy River Stow, OH Water-Based Media $375 |
“This painting creates a landscape space without getting overly involved with detail or specifics. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| MIXED MEDIA:
This category will include any work that combines traditionally distinct visual art medias such as work that might include both paint, ink and collage |
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| BEST OF MIXED MEDIA
Susan Mencini Cuyahoga Falls, OH Full First Day Gun Mixed-Media $900 |
“The magic of this work happens up close; there are many rich areas of real and implied texture as well as beautiful color modulations. All work harmoniously for a satisfyingly unified whole. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Jann Dieringer Fairview Park, OH Falling Mixed-Media $275 |
“This is an amazing skillful handling of encaustic. Incredible areas of depth and detail. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
William Baker Richfield, OH Zoar House Mixed-Media $350 |
“Mr. Baker effectively chose a unique, up-close view with compressed space. Nice combination of drawing and watercolor. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Linda Lyons Medina, OH Undisclosed Destination Mixed-Media $475 |
“This composition works on several levels; while initially abstract, there appear to be elements of landscape and architecture. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA:
This category will include any lens-based media, including but not limited to images made by film, scanner, screen-capture, digital camera, and any means of mobile photography. CVAC invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Only 2-D work is eligible for this category. |
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| BEST OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA
Wendy Hess Akron, OH On The Brink Photographic Media $150 |
“What an exciting photo event! The composition and juxtaposition of water elements and the kayaker are well-realized. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Bryan Howdyshell Akron, OH Light At The End Photographic Media $200 |
“This is a great job of visual storytelling simply done.”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Jeff Newhouse Akron, OH Yield Photographic Media $125 |
“Well-observed compositional elements. The leading lines and repetition draw the view in and through. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Jacqui Sukie Akron, OH A Bird in the Hand Photographic Media $135 |
“You can’t help smiling at the irony of the interaction between real bird and sculpture. Great observation. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Kelly Nicola Chiovitti Cuyahoga Falls, OH Storm Photographic Media $175 |
“Clouds are an endless wonder. This captures the drama of weather and the land. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Amanda Kiplinger Polk ,OH Cloud II Photographic Media $200 |
“A very beautifully visualized skyscape. The inclusion of the land in the foreground emphasizes the enormity of the clouds. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA:
This category will include any work that occupies space through the dimensions of height, width and depth. |
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| BEST OF 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA
Tom Baldwin Akron, OH The Last Symbiosis 3-D Media NFS |
“Beautifully crafted “artifact”. Tom’s acute observational skills and imagination bring his bird sculptures to paleontology. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Leo Miller Ravenna, OH Moving Forward/Lion Fish 3-D Media $200 |
“This piece is a wild colorful ride of materials and space. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
Beth Lindenberger Akron, OH Endoric Pool #5 3-D Media $375 |
“The dualism of the tactile and visual experiences make this work unique. ”
– Juror, William Peck |
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ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS:
| FULL NAME | CITY, STATE | Title | CATEGORY | Price |
| TOM BALDWIN | Akron, OH | The Last Symbiosis | 3-D Media | NFS |
| WENDY FREEDMAN | Akron, OH | King Pepper And His Salty Queen | 3-D Media | NFS |
| WENDY FREEDMAN | Akron, OH | I Wonder | 3-D Media | $65 |
| JUDY ADAMS JONES | Richfield, OH | Tiki Bar Cigar Box | 3-D Media | $250 |
| BETH LINDENBERGER | Akron, OH | Endoric Pool #5 | 3-D Media | $375 |
| BETH LINDENBERGER | Akron, OH | Spiked Vessel | 3-D Media | $200 |
| LEO MILLER | Ravenna, OH | Moving Forward/Lion Fish | 3-D Media | $200 |
| LEO MILLER | Ravenna, OH | Remnants Of Solomon’s Temple | 3-D Media | $300 |
| WILLIAM BAKER | Richfield, OH | Mr. Squirrel | Dry Media | $350 |
| DEBRAH BUTLER | Kent, OH | Genesis | Dry Media | NFS |
| DEBRAH BUTLER | Kent, OH | Cicada 2021 | Dry Media | $500 |
| LINDA LYELL | Peninsula, OH | A Day in March | Dry Media | $1,200 |
| LINDA LYELL | Peninsula, OH | The Beauty of Chaos | Dry Media | $750 |
| SHARON FRANK MAZGAJ | Uniontown, OH | Blueberries In Blue Teapot | Dry Media | $8,000 |
| SHARON FRANK MAZGAJ | Uniontown, OH | Blueberries In Mason Jar | Dry Media | $8,000 |
| KIT PALENCAR | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Turin | Dry Media | $500 |
| DANICA ZEISE | Medina, OH | Hot Blue Cots | Dry Media | $200 |
| ANITA BURGESS | Akron, OH | Winter in Yellowstone | Mixed Media | $200 |
| WILLIAM BAKER | Richfield, OH | Zoar House | Mixed-Media | $350 |
| PAT BARKER | Hudson, OH | Untitled | Mixed-Media | NFS |
| JANN DIERINGER | Fairview Park, OH | Falling | Mixed-Media | $275 |
| SHIRLEY ENDE-SAXE | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Birdgods 2 | Mixed-Media | $150 |
| LINDA LYONS | Medina, OH | Undisclosed Destination | Mixed-Media | $475 |
| SUSAN MENCINI | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Full First Day Gun | Mixed-Media | $900 |
| MARY ANN MOSYKOWSKI | Akron, OH | Attention…? | Mixed-Media | $600 |
| MARY ANN MOSYKOWSKI | Akron, OH | After Klimt | Mixed-Media | $500 |
| ANDREA SCHEPIS | Stow, OH | Why Was It Important That Noah Save Them, Yet Not That We Must? | Mixed-Media | $250 |
| TODD BERGERT | N. Canton, OH | King’s Gambit | Oil-Based Media | $2,000 |
| RENATA DELUCA | Akron, OH | A Basket Full | Oil-Based Media | $235 |
| DEE FAIRWEATHER | Medina, OH | Through the Clouds | Oil-Based Media | $200 |
| DEE FAIRWEATHER | Medina, OH | Vast | Oil-Based Media | $200 |
| STEVE FOUNTAIN | Kent, OH | Siena #2 | Oil-Based Media | $850 |
| MARK GIANGASPERO | Stow, OH | “Me” 1 | Oil-Based Media | $1,200 |
| MARK GIANGASPERO | Stow, OH | “Me” 2 | Oil-Based Media | $1,200 |
| TRICIA KAMAN | Chagrin Falls, OH | Mr. Minck | Oil-Based Media | $1,200 |
| TRICIA KAMAN | Chagrin Falls, OH | Covid Still Life | Oil-Based Media | $1,200 |
| JACK LIBERMAN | Akron, OH | Sky Effects Over Hinckley | Oil-Based Media | $1,600 |
| JACK LIBERMAN | Akron, OH | Over the Lake | Oil-Based Media | $1,200 |
| RUTH MATTHEWS | Wauseon, OH | The Cat And The Hat | Oil-Based Media | NFS |
| VALERIE ROYED | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | My Bro | Oil-Based Media | nfs |
| ANITA BURGESS | Akron, OH | Down the Magpie Trail | Photographic Media | $175 |
| WENDY HESS | Akron, OH | On The Brink | Photographic Media | $150 |
| WENDY HESS | Akron, OH | Randy Land | Photographic Media | $90 |
| BRYAN HOWDYSHELL | Akron, OH | Light At The End | Photographic Media | $200 |
| BRYAN HOWDYSHELL | Akron, OH | Moss On The Roof | Photographic Media | $80 |
| AMANDA KIPLINGER | Polk, OH | Cloud II | Photographic Media | $200 |
| AMANDA KIPLINGER | Polk, OH | Cloud | Photographic Media | $200 |
| JEFF NEWHOUSE | Akron, OH | Yield | Photographic Media | $125 |
| KELLY NICOLA CHIOVITTI | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Storm | Photographic Media | $175 |
| KELLY NICOLA CHIOVITTI | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Highway 71 | Photographic Media | $125 |
| KAY PHELPS | Kent, OH | Impression of Life | Photographic Media | $125 |
| THOMAS L. REIDERMAN | Akron, OH | Wine At Sunset | Photographic Media | $175 |
| JACQUI SUKIE | Akron, OH | A Bird in the Hand | Photographic Media | $135 |
| JACQUI SUKIE | Akron, OH | Calla Clef | Photographic Media | $120 |
| APRIL CAMERON | Akron, OH | Just Roll with It | Water-Based Media | $450 |
| APRIL CAMERON | Akron, OH | Time Will Tell | Water-Based Media | $450 |
| SAMUEL J. FRANCAZIO | Rocky River, OH | Marsh In The Metroparks | Water-Based Media | $900 |
| ZIRKA HAYES | Portage Lakes | White Peony | Water-Based Media | $160 |
| SHERRY KAZANTZIS | New Franklin, OH | Energy Released | Water-Based Media | $200 |
| JOSEPH LOCALA | Wadsworth, OH | Protego | Water-Based Media | NFS |
| RUTH MATTHEWS | Wauseon, OH | Frank’s Place | Water-Based Media | $450 |
| SUSAN MENCINI | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Winter Beech | Water-Based Media | $500 |
| ROY MOWLS | Munroe Falls, OH | Time Tunnel | Water-Based Media | $350 |
| LAURIE PIEKARSKI | New Franklin, OH | Clocktower | Water-Based Media | $350 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | Stow, OH | Going Down to Sandy River | Water-Based Media | $375 |
| RUSS VERNON | Copley, OH | Color Study 5 | Water-Based Media | $150 |
| KEITH WISDOM | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Georgia | Water-Based Media | $800 |
| BETTY WOLFE | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Josh | Water-Based Media | $300 |
| SALLY HESTON | Broadview Heights, OH | Cove Reflections | Watercolor Media | $300 |
| JACK HICKSON | Barberton, OH | Black Swamp Trumpeters | Watercolor Media | $395 |
| SCOTT LUKENS | Wadsworth, OH | Venetian Uber | Watercolor Media | $360 |
| SCOTT LUKENS | Wadsworth, OH | Venice Architecture | Watercolor Media | $150 |
| BOB MAURER | Canton, OH | Canal View, Canal Fulton | Watercolor Media | $700 |
| BOB MAURER | Canton, OH | Miller’s Dry Goods | Watercolor Media | $700 |
| KIT PALENCAR | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Church Crows | Watercolor Media | $300 |
| ALISON MILTNER RICH | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Super Brothers | Watercolor Media | NFS |
| ANNETTE THORSON | Akron, OH | Purple Cabbage in Antique Wood | Watercolor Media | $200 |
| CATHY WELNER | Richfield, OH | Girl Picking Blossoms | Watercolor Media | $450 |
| CATHY WELNER | Richfield, OH | Still Life With Grapes | Watercolor Media | $350 |