2024 AWARDS- PAINT THE TOWN: ALPHARETTA PLEIN AIR
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Over $3,000 in cash awards will be given for both the Exhibition as well as the Quick Draw competition in 3 categories:
Professional, Intermediate and Novice.
Exhibition Juror: Brenda Pinnick

EXHIBITION COMPETITION AWARDS (Alpharetta Arts Center)
Award Announcements were announced at the Paint the Town Exhibition reception, Saturday, May 11, 5-7PM.

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Donna Biggee, "Front Porch Treasures", oil, Professional 1st Place $700.00, $100 BLICK Gift Certificate, GOLDEN Art Supplies
Susan Waters, "Regal Cinema", oil, Professional 2nd Place $500.00
John Firth, "Sidewalk Sale", oil, Professional 3rd Place $300.00
Dana Enders, "Neon Moon", pastel, Honorable Mention
Munir Kapasi, "Lake Winward", oil, Honorable Mention

INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY
David Schroder, "A Taste of Alpharetta", acrylic, Intermediate 1st Place $300.00
Rebecca Postell, "Lake View Point", pastel, Intermediate 2nd Place $200.00
Margaret Ann Garrett, "The Upshaw House", oil, Intermediate 3rd Place $100.00
Teresa Lemmy, "City Hall Tranquility", oil, Honorable Mention
Theresa Harris, "Alpharetta Sunset", oil Honorable Mention

NOVICE CATEGORY
Deb Snow, "Dusk Stall", watercolor and ink, Novice 1st Place $100 BLICK Gift Certificate
Gloria Chan, "White Bench at Mansell House", oil, Novice 2nd Place $50 Binders Gift Certificate
Galit Chayen, "Quiet Night", watercolor and ink, Novice 3rd Place GOLDEN Art Supplies


MEET THE JUROR!

Exhibition Awards Juror Brenda Pinnick
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​Brenda Pinnick is lifelong artist who is an acclaimed plein air painter, having received national recognition via juried shows, awards and publications. Her background includes working for Hallmark Cards as a hybrid artist/designer creating high end products for Gold Crown Retailers. She developed and marketed her namesake brand of crafting products including fabrics, scrapbook kits, stamps and other products, selling worldwide via major retail outlets. Her paintings reflect her love of color, exciting brushwork and her ability to capture a moment in time and sense of place. She enjoys painting gardens, intimate spaces and scenic vistas as well as floral still life’s. Her work can be seen on her website, brendapinnick.com and on her instagram page, artistbrendapinnick.
Brenda is a member of American Impressionist Society, American Women Artists and is serving as current President of the Booth Artist Guild.
Quick Draw Competition Awards
Friday, May 10, 2024, 11:30 AM
Juror: Kim Manning, Recreational, Parks & Cultural Services Manager, City of Alpharetta

QUICK DRAW PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Munir Kapasi, "View from the Town Green", Professional 1st Place $250.00
Dana Enders, "Fountain of Youth", Professional 2nd Place $200.00
Armando Cachon, "The Waiting Game", Professional 3rd Place $150.00
Kathy Rennell Forbes, "Morning Bliss", Honorable Mention
Stephanie Amato, "Garden Fountain", Honorable Mention

QUICK DRAW INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY
Rachel Eichholtz, "Psyche's Journey", Intermediate 1st Place $100.00
Kimberly Woodman, "Lazy River 2", Intermediate 2nd Place $75.00
Rebecca Postell, "Alpharetta City Hall", Intermediate 3rd Place $50.00
Rajita Tippavajhala, "Ready to Eat", Honorable Mention
Maryia Arlova, "Rock and Brick Staircase", Honorable Mention

NOVICE CATEGORY​ ​
Gloria Chan, "Alpharetta City Hall", Novice 1st Place $100.00 BLICK Gift Certificate
Lara Haddadin, Untitled, Novice 2nd Place GOLDEN Art Supplies
Sara Gomezllata, "Robin on Waterfalls", Novice 3rd Place GOLDEN Art Supplies
Oindrilla Dutta, "Up in the Roof", Honorable Mention