Artist Pat Devine Barnes (center) accepted the blue ribbon, signifying her first-place finish in the 10th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show, from show cochairs Michele Hartung (left) and Cathy McIntire.
John Anderson’s painting, Failed Virgin, was awarded second place by show judge Brenda Pinnick.
Artist Holly Parker received the prestigious People’s Choice Award for her painting Never, Never Lived, determined through votes by attendees during the show at Barrel 118.
Janet Getter’s painting, Gathered, earned second place overall from judge Brenda Pinnick.
Last year’s overall winner, Brian Danson, followed up with Forest Majesty, a welded metal sculpture of a stag, earning a Merit award this time around.
Renee Crouser’s painting, The Market, received a Merit award, as did The Orange Vest by artist Anne Doty, who was unable to attend due to foreign travel.
The Lake Country Juried Art Show celebrated a decade of showcasing regional artistic talent June 25 as artists, patrons, and supporters gathered at Barrel 118 in Eatonton for a reception and presentation of awards hosted by The Artisans Village.
The 10th annual show proved to be exceptional in the event’s history, according to co-chair Cathy McIntire, who said it received a record number of entries…
