Winning works at the MWCA Members show were awarded at a reception on Saturday

Photos courtesy of the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts Facebook page

The Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts currently has its Members Show on display. If you missed the reception and awards on Saturday, don’t miss the show. It runs until Feb. 15, 2023 so you still have time.

The center is located at 205 S Broad St. in Monroe and is open seven days a week
Sunday: 1 – 5
Monday: 11 – 4
Tuesday – Thursday: 11 – 5
Friday & Saturday: 10 – 5​

Award winners were:

Best in Show: The New Puppy by Sharon Cox Anderson

2D first place: Her Tune by Brenda Beard-Bostian
2D second place: Julie in a Black Hat by NancyJeanette Long

3D first place: Buckeye Burl by Michael Gibson
3D second place: Transparent Weave by Babs Kall

Photography first place: Quiet Night-Hafnarfjordur, Iceland by Gabel Holder

Photography second place: Dark Shadows by Gina Bramble

Functional pottery first place: Vintage Blossom by Beth Trinh
Functional pottery second place: Spring Vase by Sandra Blanchard

Youth first place: Sea World by Rylan Wyrick
Youth second place: Pen Drawing of Girl with Braided Hair  by Gwyn Morgan

People’s Choice: Summer Storm by Rebecca Herold

Honorable mentions:
A PBJ Day by Branda Beard-Bostian
Beagle Pet Portrait by Teresa Ann Snyder
Charleston Stone Walkway by Sharon Cox Anderson
The Breakaway by NancyJeanette Long
Soul of Jesseye by Susan Pelham
Yellow Roses in a Vase by NancyJeanette Long
Mrs. Hunt’s Finest Guest by Kamden Ecker

You can view this video recap of the reception here .  You are invited to go and see the show before it ends next month and check out which works won ribbons.  Many works are still available for purchase.