A BIG “Thank You” to everyone involved in the success of this year’s Plein Air Paint-out! Despite less than favorable weather conditions, our turn-out at the Paint-out was about 20% better than last year.
We especially appreciate the miraculous efforts of Sarah, Lorie and Lynette to hang the show in record time. Also a big thanks to June, Brenda and Carol for serving up the goodies so we could have a nice reception. Another thanks to Coni and Susan for hanging the upstairs show.
Our Juror is Stephen C. Datz, nationally known for his superb plein air and studio work.
We had 74 entries in the Paint-out contest, and another 57 entries in the upstairs show for a total of 131 splendid works of art now hanging in the 3rd Street Gallery through the end of October. Congratulations to all on creating spectacular works of art.
Congratulations also to the award winners.
Best Of Show
1st Place, $1,000 NatureWalk Living Award
Cliff Austin
“Clone of Aspens“
2nd Place Award, $300, Tom Lockhart, “Road to Gold“ 
3rd Place Award, Coni Grant, “Indian Summer”
Sponsor Awards
Front Range Frames Award, Cliff Austin, Sunset 
A Painted View Ranch Award, Curt Gillespie, Old Gnarly 
Golden Artists Colors Award, JeanieTruitt, Blue Moon 
Judsons Art Outfitters Award #2, Susan McCullough, Autumn Brilliance on a Gray Day 
Judsons Art Outfitters Award #1, Jeanene Parker, Gold on Gold 
Judsons Art Outfitters Award #3, Sarah Woods, Fall Fabric 
Colorado FrameSmith Award #1, Lorie Merfeld-Batson, Dance of the Cottonwood 
Colorado FrameSmith Award #3, Mark Day, So Much Color,…So Little Time 
Colorado FrameSmith Award #2, Ken Hartman, That Time of Year