Awards were handed out Sunday afternoon to several artists who won in categories at the Artists of the Arbuckles Show. The event has been held annually for several years, but was suspended after the 2024 tornado. Their facility, on West Muskogee Street in the downtown district, has now been repaired and open once again, according to show vice-president Skip Thompson.
The judged show featured nearly all media: painting, water colors, sculpture, table art, etc. (No photography since a photo show will be planned later.)
Prize money is offered for Best of Show; Peoples Choice; and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place inAdvanced and Amateur artist divisions. Six Honorable Mention awards also can be earned. An Awards Reception will he held on Sunday, August 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the gallery.
The gallery is located at 330 West Muskogee Avenue near the historical society museum.
Thompson thanked everyone who entered and supported the event. “And, a special Thank You to those patrons who bought Purchase Awards and purchased art during the show,” she said.
Following are the results of the show:
Best of Show...Candace Shanholtzer People’s Choice...Kimberly Ramsey Advanced Division 1st Place--Paul Walsh 2nd Place--Mike Craig 3rd Place--Skip Thompson Amateur Division 1st Place--April Weisler 2nd Place--Julie Murray 3rd Place--Roy Rogers Honorable Mentions
Sandy Wallace, Sandy Ingram, James Freeman, Kathy McKay, Mike Craig, Linda Bayard, Kimberly Ramsey.
Candace Shanholtzer, Best of Show winner in the Artists of the Arbuckles annual show, is pictured in left photo. In photo at right, Artists of the Arbuckles President Linda Davis presents the People’s Choice award to Kimberly Ramsey.
