Juror Statement:
First of all, thank you for inviting me to juror WAS-H’s Annual Member Exhibit this week. I was struck by the high quality of work, and see this organization has many very good painters. I find the process of jurying takes place by attrition, and I began by first limiting the show to the number of paintings that we could hang. Once the show is selected then I go on to pick the awards. Design is the number one thing I look for, the picture has to have impact. The assuredy of painting – use of materials and the paint, the understanding of presentation – that comes in focus next. Then I get to choices, looking for subjects that are cultural or poetic in nature. And finally, I weigh all this with work I see across the country and how it compares. I like to build a balanced show of art, selecting both figurative and abstract pieces. I feel the award winners best represent these principles, and demonstrate subtleties the more you view the work.
George James, Juro

WAS-H 39th Annual Members Exhibit 2008 Awards

Awards
1st Place
Lynn Venier, Stonehenge II
2nd Place
Judi Coffey, Central Park
3rd Place
Gay Paratore, Pineloch Falls

Honorable Mention
Julie Saldano, High Island in April
Carla Gauthier, Overlooking Rome
Dorothy Lyons, It Takes a Community
Regina Verani, Winter Dream

Merchandise Awards
M. Graham Co.
Sally Kullman, Cowboy in the City
Texas Art Supply
Reva Power, Abstract Two
St. Cuthbert’s Mill
Frank Gerrietts, Old Time Radio
Verdant Media, Inc.
J. Henderer Burns, Where the Wind Blows
Jack Richeson & Co. Inc.
Keiko Yasuoka, Good Morning
Winsor & Newton.
Tommie Wilson, Lighthouse
Holbein Artist’s and Designer Materials
Jerrie Gast, Summer Solstice
Canson, Inc.
David Bridges, Ghita
Daniel Smith Artists Materials
Nancy Yarbrough, Waiting
Art Supply
Carol Slobin, Double Take
Jack Richeson & Co. Inc.
Suzanne Leatherwood, Boliver
Jack Richeson & Co. Inc.
Eileen O’Sullivan, The Devil’s Punch Bowl
Strathmore Artist’s Papers
Eldon Faires, A Walk on the Wild Side
Strathmore Artist’s Papers
MaryAnn Lucas, Golden Child
Strathmore Artist’s Papers
Robin Avery, The Catskills
Jack Richeson & Co. Inc.
Phillip Hubbell, Getting a Warm Feeling
Cheap Joes Art Stuff
MaryLou Andrews, The Day Before Glory
Director’s Award
Dale Schmidt, The Reunion
President’s Award
Jackie Liddell, Trees from Hades
Stu-Art Supply
Kay Stern, Good Morning