April 28, 2023
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted
The Shafer Gallery held an opening reception for the BaRTaRT Faculty, Student and Staff Exhibition on April 21 and awards were given to Barton students participating in the student art competition.
This year’s guest judge was ceramic artist Phyll Klima. She gave critiques of the award-winning artwork and words of encouragement to the student artists. The exhibit runs through May 6 and features ceramic art by Klima and works by Barton faculty, staff, and students.
“The hard work of creating and the discipline involved in the production of any work of art finds its culmination in the Gallery,” said Gallery Director Dave Barnes. “A work of art has to be seen to be experienced, to have life and to impact and inspire the world. Without the exhibit, the artist’s work is like a song that is written but never performed. The "Bart Art" exhibit is our way of giving the artists of the Barton community the opportunity to sing loud in a supportive professional art world context."
To view the judge's comments, visit https://youtube.com/live/8MSkN3d_yds
The winners of this year’s "Bart Art" competition are as follows:
3D:
Third Place, Jen Goddard, “Sea Breeze Accident”
Second Place, Don Crouse, “Madonna and Child”
First Place, Delores Baker, “Scallops”
2D:
Third Place, Billie Bonomo, “Einstein”
Second Place, Karen Gore, “Yearning”
First Place, Tracey Miller, “Lady in Green”
Director’s Choice Award:
Isabelle Gonzalez, “Lovers”
Esther Maher Memorial Art Award:
Ashley Herman, Untitled
The Shafer Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is always free. For more information, contact Barnes at barnesd@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9342.