On Thursday, Jan. 31, Sam Posey鈥檚 annual juried art contest and exhibit was held at Indian Mountain School for the sixth consecutive year. This event brings together local artists and art enthusiasts to celebrate a diverse range of works, which will hang in the 91传媒 Student Center through March 1, 2019. This year鈥檚 theme was “Sanctuary,” and 2019 judges included Theo Coulombe, a photographer and director of Standard Space gallery in Sharon, CT; 聽Terri Moore, a painter, art instructor at The Hotchkiss School, and co-director of Tremaine Art Gallery; and Frank Oz, a renowned actor, puppeteer, director, and producer. The art show received a record 94 submissions, 25 of which were selected to be reviewed by a panel of jurors and currently hang in the Student Center.

 

The first place prize of $5,000 went to John Atchley for his piece, titled, 鈥淧assages #10/35,鈥 a photograph of Humayun’s tomb in Delhi, India. The second place prize of $3,500 was awarded to Barbara Ehlers for her piece, titled, 聽鈥淰ancouver Island Shelter.鈥 The third place prize of $1,500 was awarded to Colin McLain for his painting, titled 鈥淢argin Walker.鈥

 

Exhibit Viewing Hours: Exhibit viewing hours will be held Monday-Friday between 8:00-5:00 in the 91传媒 Student Center at 211 Indian Mountain Road, Lakeville, CT. RSVP is required. Contact Heather Adams at artshow@indianmountain.org. The exhibit will be open through March 1, 2019.