The 72nd Annual Verdigris Valley Art Show is underway in Independence.
Artists from across the area will be showcasing their work this month at the Independence historical Museum and Art Center. Entries in the contest were judged by Yeqiang Wang, who is a Professor of Painting and Drawing at Washburn University in Topeka. The winners were announced at a reception at the museum on Friday night. Best of Show went to Joe Summers of Chanute for his 2-D sculpture “Traveling with Tom.” Artists also competed in 2-D mixed media, watercolor, oil & acrylic, and drawing.
The entries will be on display at the museum located at 123 North 8th Street in Independence through June 18th.
This year's winners include:
Best of Show - "Traveling With Tom" 3-D Joe Summers, Chanute
2D Mixed Media - 1st: "The Writing on the Wall" Anita WIlson, Neodesha
2nd: Sabrina Carpenter" Taylor Lumley, Independence
3-D - 1st: "Self-Portrait" Joe Welch, Iola
2nd "Dinner is Not Over" Taylor Lumley, Independence
Oil/Acrylic - 1st: "Breathe into SIlence" Calista Romans, Fredonia
2nd: The Red Horse Trailer" Hugh Greer, Kechi
Drawing - 1st: "Deer Creek Morning" Steven Greenwall, Iola
2nd: "Hook, Line ..." Luke Blevins, Independence
Watercolor - 1st: "Borrowed Time" Darlene Behnke, Independence
2nd: "Brighton Falls" Steven Greenwall, Iola
