The Bellevue Artists’ Association held a public reception for its 30th annual SILVER PALETTE SHOW on Sunday. July 9th at the Bellevue University Humanities Center.  29 artists are exhibiting 50 pieces of original artwork.

The artwork will be available for the public to view through August 15th during normal hours of the Humanities Center.

The show was judged by Les Bruning, area chair and professor of art at Bellevue University. The winners are listed below.

BEST OF SHOW
Katrina Methot-Swanson for Oil Painting titled “Wind Torn”

DORIS REESE AWARD OF EXCELLANCE (Award created this year to recognize Doris Reese who was instrumental in starting the Silver Palette Show in 1974. Doris is moving to Kansas City and will not be able to maintain membership in the association.
Winner “Dawn’s Passage” by Jeff Yoachim

PORTRAITS & FIGURES
1st Place:  “Carnival Girl” by Kathy Jurek
2nd Place:  “The Aniquarian” by Jeff Uryasz
Honorable Mention”  “Tender Moments” by Madelene Rose

LANDSCAPES & SEASCAPES
1st Place:  “The Journey” by Madelene Rose
2nd Place:  “Evening Glow” by Joy Long
Honorable Mention:  “The Green House” by Jackie Newell

STILL LIFE & FLORAL
1st Place:  “Cider Apples” by Kathy Jurek
2nd Place:  “Cone Flowers” by Barb Linder
Honorable Mention:  “Still Life with Cherries” by Ginger Hain

ANIMALS & BIRDS
1st Place:  “The Secret” by Jan Uryasz
2nd Place:  “Tigris” by Paula Yoachim
Honorable Mention:  “Sandhill Crane” by Barb Linder

ABSTRACT & NON-OBJECTIVE
1st Place:  “Spent Posies” by Katie Overholt-Peterson
2nd Place:  “The Jester” by Jan Uryasz
Honorable Mention:  “It’s About Me” by Carol Meis-Ellington

3D & SCULPTURE
1st Place:  “Lilies of the Field” by Sandi Nichols
2nd Place:  “ Pit Fired Bottle” by Paul Nichols
Honorable Mention:  “3 Handled Jug” by Paul Nichols

PHOTOGRAPHY
1st Place:  “Reflections in a Brass Rail” by Carolyn Mason
2nd Place:  “Peonies 1” by Lisa Leise
Honorable Mention:  “Pregnant Ninja” by Sheila Sutton