17 July 2009, 09/153
West Lancashire Open
Exhibition
Striking paintings, sculptures, photos and
prints by amateur and professional artists from across the region
are on show at the prestigious West Lancashire Open Exhibition at
the Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk from Saturday 25 July.
More than 300 pieces of art were submitted for
the show and those selected will go on display until 9 September in
the eighth annual Open Exhibition at the St. Helen’s Road
gallery.
During the exhibition, visitors will have the
opportunity to vote for their favourite piece of artwork to win the
“People’s Prize.” The artist who wins this award will be given an
exhibition at the gallery and £150.
Cllr Andrew Fowler, Portfolio Holder for
Community Services, said: “The standard of artwork in the West
Lancs Open Exhibition is, once again, amazingly high and the works
on display are truly inspiring. It’s a great privilege to have such
an exhibition on show in our borough and I encourage people to go
along, take a look and vote for their favourite.”
The judging panel has selected a number of
artists for their outstanding work:
- The £800 1st Prize goes to Jane Fairhurst
from Wigan and Tim Fielding for their sculpture Xing
Kong.
- £400 for 2nd Prize goes to Anna Ketskemety
from Liverpool for painting Garyand
Lena.
- Joint 3rd Prize of £100 goes to John Johnson
from Burscough for painting Happy Days and Pamela Holstein
from the Wirral for print Auto Jumble.
Commended:
Neil Bedwell from Appley Bridge for photograph
Gate Rhiw.
Michelle Darwin from Great Harwood for
photograph Sand House.
P.Dowling from Liverpool for painting
ShadowsSeftonPark.
Bev Frayne from Ashton in Makerfield for
painting Girl 31.
Phillip Garrett from Lydiate for sculpture
AnatomicalMan.
To find out more about Chapel Gallery events -
including current exhibitions, showcases and summer classes for
budding young art lovers - visit our gallery pages. You can also visit the gallery’s
own website www.chapelgallery.org.uk
(external link).
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