Congratulations to Our Winners!
Submission dates have ended for this competition.
Exhibit Dec. 3-17, 2021 and January 4-21, 2022
Holiday Hours in December:
Gallery hours during December and January will be limited to weekdays from 1-3 p.m. CST and by appointment only from 9-11 a.m. CST weekdays. Call 205-758-5195, ext. 4 for an appointment before 11 a.m. CST
The show was open to visual artists 18 and older residing in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Perry, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties. The exhibit was juried by Gary Chapman, Professor of Painting and Drawing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the winners chosen by local artist and retired educator Mary Kerr.
Winners:
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Purchase Award – $1,000
“Vivacious” by Joshua Hoggle
To be included in The Arts Council’s permanent collection and displayed at the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, 2nd Street in downtown Tuscaloosa, as part of a partnership between the two organizations.
Gail Skidmore Memorial Award of Excellence – $300 Contributed by The Arts Council
“The Things We Lock Away” by Nathan Childers
Three Cash Awards – $100 each Contributed by The Arts Council
“Upward/Onward” by Ashley Bond
“Lancaster Line” by Kate Gurganus
“Jemison – Van De Graaf Mansion #2” by Martin Naugher
Honorable Mentions
“Chinese Montreal Garden” by Deborah Hughes
“Cahaba Lilies” by Jason Daugherty
“Stringers and Squares” by Rhandie Weaver