Current Shows:
2025 Winter Show
February Winter Show at Christ Episcopal Church Feb 4th - March 3rd
Registration begins January 2, 2025 and will close when venue capacity is reached. Due to limited space, only one piece per entry will be allowed, no pieces larger than 36" x 36", including frame.
Take In: Monday, February 3rd from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Artist Reception: Thursday, February 6th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Take Down: March 3rd.
Judge: Nicholas Stewart, NicholasMStewart.com
Nicholas Stewart is a contemporary artist based in Charlotte, NC. He works in mixed media using oil paint, house paint, charcoal, paper and found objects in his paintings. He teaches classes at Holt School of Fine Art and Carlton Gallery.
The registration is closed.
First Place
Jude Robinson
“This is a gorgeous piece that pops off the wall with color and elegance. I knew immediately this was the winner when it caught my eye from across the room. What a powerful thing to do. I love how the figures dissolve into the shapes and patterns. This creates an exciting ambiguity where the patterns dominate the story telling process. Fantastic work!”
Second Place
Camisha McDaniel
“This piece really pops off the canvas. The colors, contrast, and brush work really bring it to life. My initial response was “Wow!” ”
Third Place
Nancy Holmes
“The size and initial contrast of the painting drew me in like a moth to a flame. The energy of the paint application carries the eye throughout the piece to an exciting climax at the suggestive trees on the horizon. It is a fantastic work. This piece really dominates the wall. ”
Honorable Mention
Kathy Weiss
“The texture and application is excellent. The paint so juicy looking you want to reach out and grab it. The contrast and composition puts this along side a Wolf Kahn.”
Honorable Mention
Toni Evans
“I enjoyed seeing the process revealing itself throughout the piece. The subtle hues and finish creates a Rothko(ish) glow that makes you stare into the depths.”
Honorable Mention
Grace Bilunas
“Watercolor was my first love and this painting hit all the marks. The wet on wet is spectacular, and the pop of the suggestive figures really make this piece. Quiet yet dramatic.”
Honorable Mention
Katherine McCarty
“I loved the weaving of applications. The additive versus subtraction creates an exciting play on the eye.”
Honorable Mention
Laura Quillin
“Juicy suggestive marks will always excite me. There is beautiful layering of the paint marks on this painting. The most exciting part is knowing the correct anatomy is there, yet it is not spelled out for the viewer. Great painting!”
Honorable Mention
Petra Pingel
“Wonderful pattern and value play on this piece. I love the variety this piece brought to the show.”