Winners named in Auburn’s Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art exhibition and sale

White River Valley Museum and the City of Auburn Arts Commission have announced the winners of the fourth annual Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art juried exhibition and sale, on display Nov. 16 through Dec. 18 at the museum.

November 18, 2011 5:55 pm
The work of Auburn photographer Steve LePenske is on display now at the White River Valley Museum.
The work of Auburn photographer Steve LePenske is on display now at the White River Valley Museum.

White River Valley Museum and the City of Auburn Arts Commission have announced the winners of the fourth annual Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art juried exhibition and sale, on display Nov. 16 through Dec. 18 at the museum.

A field of 51 artists submitted 185 pieces of art.

Jury members Willow Fox, 4Culture Public Art Program; Colleen Maloney, City of Auburn Arts Commissioner; and Patricia Cosgrove, White River Valley Museum director selected 74 pieces of art for inclusion in the exhibit.

The winners are:

• Best in Show: Country Road, an acrylic painting by Rocky Barrick, $750 award

• First-place Mini Artwork (24 inches circumference and smaller): Fresh Picked, a painting by Janyce Sukow, $250 award

• Second-place Mini Artwork: St. Andrews View by Karen Hopkins-St. Clair, $125 award

• First-place Small Artwork: House Boats, photography by Scott Manthey, $250 award

• Second-place Small Artwork: Emerald City, Act 3, Scene 2, a three-dimensional assemblage by Jenny Fillius, $125 award

Visitors of Small Works, Big Presents are encouraged to cast their votes for the popular People’s Choice Award, which will be announced Dec. 2. The prize for the People’s Choice Award is $400 and the winning artwork will be used in the poster for next year’s Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art show.

About the exhibit

Each year, the City of Auburn Arts Commission and the White River Valley Museum partner to present the Small Works, Big Presents juried art show and sale. The show celebrates the diversity and creativity in the regional arts scene and showcases the work of emerging and established Pacific Northwest artists, while offering the community an opportunity to purchase fine artwork. Sale of the artwork is available throughout the exhibition; 25 percent of the proceeds benefit White River Valley Museum.

About the White River Valley Museum

The White River Valley Museum is a partnership with the City of Auburn and combines history and culture to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. Museum collections focus on Puget Sound history, Northwest Indian culture, Japanese immigration and the Northern Pacific Railway.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and is located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular admission is $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.