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Local artists recently showcased their work at the 60th Annual Alice Hubbard Stallings Juried Fine Arts Exhibition at the Turnage Theatre. Hosted by the Beaufort County Arts Council, the annual event celebrates artistic excellence and supports and uplifts artists in the community. There were 107 entries, including 2D works in acrylics, oils, watercolors, and mixed media, along with 3D works including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, metalwork, glass, and more. There were $6,900 in cash prizes, which included $2,000 for Best of Show and $1,000 for the Alice Hubbard Stallings Award of Excellence.

This year’s winners were:

“Rabbit Boss” by Bob Ray – Best in Show

“The Hero and the Tesla” by Catherine Walker – Alice Hubbard Stallings Award of Excellence

“Nuno Felted Wrap” by Elise Miller – Best of Beaufort County

“Vivie” by Yvonne Curtis – The Lane People Prize

“Fire Redbird Box” by Carolyn Sleeper – Irene Glover Forbes Award

“A Place at the Table” by Tracey Penrod – Best of 2D

“Lady in Satin” by “Mike” James Bennett – Betty P. Crompton Award for Best of Oils

“Saving Finches” by Barbara Hardy – Best of Acrylics

“Summer Kitchen” by Jacqueline Clark – Best of Watercolors

“Torn Asunder” by Dindy Reich – Best of Mixed Media

“Stepping Out” by David W. Edwards – Best of 3D

 

Honorable Mention

“Venice” by Jennifer Sable

“Connecting with the Past” by Liam Aley

“Nautical Ambition” by Heather Summers

“Tethered…” by Tracey Penrod

“Skimmers” by Isabel Farrell

“Pucchrit…” by Torrence Purdue

“More Bridges to Cross” by Jane Wright

“Fade to Black” by Ginger Gehres

“Hourglass” by Maryalice Johnston

“Galaxy” by Maureen Davis

“Time Flies” by Ginger Gehres

“Brew with a View” by Cassie Hawkinson

Both entries by Liam Aley

“Entangled” by CoraMae Pipkin