Special to IFN

Eighty-seven artists entered the 47th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition, submitting a total of 158 entries. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Charlotte and beyond are showcasing their talent and creativity in this exhibit, which is one of Mooresville Arts most popular and long-standing shows.

Artwork ranges from paintings and drawings to mixed media, pottery, glass, woodwork and more!

Artwork is for sale and art sales directly benefit local artists and Mooresville Arts, a nonprofit art gallery. You can see a complete collection of the artworks in this exhibit by visiting: https://mooresvillearts.org/springfest-judged-show

This year’s Judge, Emily T. Andress, artist and gallery owner, selected the show’s top honors.

“I had a difficult time narrowing down to eight winners. I find myself being drawn into pieces that tell a story with brushstrokes, expression, line work, etc.,” she said. “This is a show everyone should be proud of!”

Four Corners Framing & Gallery and Lake Norman Realty Inc. sponsored this year’s show.

Awards

Award winners for this year’s show are:

1st-Place Award
“Lake Junaluska”
Rachel J Haungs, Acrylic (Huntersville)

2nd-Place Award
“The Alter”
Liani Foster, Mixed Media (Lake Lure)

3rd-Place Award
“Ngoni’s First House, 1950”
Tina Vincent, Fiber Arts (Charlotte)

Judge’s Choice Award
“Overpass Study 2”
Bill Hook, Oil (Davidson)

Judge’s Choice Award
“Ixchel, Goddess of Birth”
Katerine Natter, Mixed Media (Waxhaw)

Judge’s Choice Award
“Wooly Bully”
Suzette Picozzi, Fiber Arts (Davidson)

Judge’s Choice Award
“Autumn Sunburst”
Teresa Rench, Encaustics on Panel (Mount Holly)

Judge’s Choice Award
“Hiding?”
Leena Rosentreter, Graphite (Mooresville)

SpringFest is on display in the Mooresville Arts Gallery through May 15. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 12 to 4 p.m., with some additional evenings and events.

LEARN MORE

Mooresville Arts is located at 103 W Center Ave. in Mooresville. Visit Mooresvillearts.org