2024 Spring Show: Places You'd Love to Be
April-May Jurist: Monette Mark
The 2024 Spring Show opened April 5th. Winners were announced during the First Friday celebrations.
First, Second and Third
First: Mark Hahn. I was drawn to this piece initially by the texture and design of the composition. The material used and scale of the piece allows you to imagine yourself on the bank of a fishing pond or river, looking down, imagining the story behind the child and animal footprints left behind.
Second: Carol Williams.This piece radiates stunning color and calmness. The allusion of texture fades off into the distance as the reflection of light warms the foreground pulling everything together.
Thoughtful detail and technique combine to create a beautiful landscape.
Third: C.T. (Fred) Hsia.This realistic portrait shows a girl gazing off into the distance. The exceptional style and skill used to create the expression and wisps of hair flowing in the breeze caught my attention.
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Honorable Mention: Naomi Cashman with “Standing Ovation.” Hues of light and dark create this incredible scene. The design elements caught my attention, and the potential of a dreamy narrative and soft technique held it.
Honorable Mention: “The Coming of Spring at Ted Ensley Gardens” by LeeAnn Skinner. In this remarkable watercolor, a grey brick path leads you through soft colors as delicate light flows through the trees.
Honorable Mention: Suzy Smith with “The Echo of the Pipes.” In this image a bagpipe player, seen against a creamy wall stands ready to play. The detail in this portrait is eye catching and brought me back to this piece several times.
Congratulations to everyone! It is a creative journey to approach works of others, it allows introspection and learning to grow my own artistic process. Being a juror allows the opportunity to honor fellow artists and encourage creative expression. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to be a part of the exhibition process. We have a great community of artists!
Monette Mark
2024
Kansas Artists Show
October - November 2023
The 2023 Kansas Show opened on October 3. Winners were announced during the First Friday Event on October 5.
First place winner: Fred Hsia.
Second Place Winner: Dorethy Hancock
Third Place Winner: Lila Bartel
Special Thanks to our sponsor:
This year's show was sponsored by
| This "Reel" was posted on our Facebook page by Cynthia Stotlar-Hedberg |
Artist: Leslie Carson Wolfe Title: Golden Medium: Photography Price: $300.00 Size: 12”x18” giclee print (18”x24” framed) Leslie Carson Wolfe Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October 2023 |
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Artist: Cathy Brown Title: “Leaving Our Mark”. Medium: Oil Price: $500 Size: 16”x20” Cathy Brown Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Naomi Cashman Title: Out to Pasture Medium: Watercolor Framed size: 19.5" x 23.5" Image size: 12.5" x 17.5" Price: $375 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Naomi Cashman Title: Quiet Waters Medium: Watercolor Framed size: 21" x 27" Image size: 12" x 17" Price: $375 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Becky Drager Title: End of the Day Cycle Medium: Acrylic Price: $1100 Size: 18 x 24 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Becky Drager Title: First Sunset Medium: Acrylic Price: $800 Size: 16x20 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Becky Drager Title: Two Peas in a Pod Medium: Acrylic Price: $1100 Size: 18 x 24 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Dorethy Hancock Title: Great Seal of Kansas, Revisited Medium: Mosaid Size: 30" x 30" Price: $800 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Dorethy Hancock Title: Old Fart, Chewin' the Fat in Almena, KS Medium: Textile Size: 26" x 30" Price: $475 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Lin Fredricksen Title: Fishing On The Bottom Medium: colored pencil and charcoal on paper Size: 12" x 9" Price: $250 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Lin Fredericksen Title: Flint Hills Ranch Hand Medium: graphite on paper Size: 12" x 9" Price: $400 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Suzy Smith Title: Pieces of the Past Medium: Watercolor painting Size: 18.5" x 21.5" Price: $400.00 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Courtney Armstrong Title: Fox Creek Schoolhouse Medium: Watercolor Image Size: 6"x11" Price: $125 SOLD 2023 Kansas Show: HONORABLE MENTION Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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Artist: Courtney Armstrong Title: Prairie Smoke Medium: Pastel Image Size: 12"x9" Framed Size: 17"x23" Price: $200 Exhibited at the Topeka Art Guild & Gallery October - November 2023 |
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About the Kansas Artists Show 2023
This show is open to all Kansas artists.
All entries must follow these guidelines:
- Original work done by entry artist
- Not shown previously at TAG
- No art done is a class/workshop
- All entries must be presented with entry form and entry fees.
- 2-D pieces must have hanging wires properly attached. Improperly wired items will be rejected, with no refund of entry fee.
- Created within 24 months of Entry Day.
Entry day. Oct 1, 2-4 pm
Awards will be announced on First Friday, 0ctober 6
The show closes Nov. 25
Entry Fees:
- First Entry $15.00.
- Second and third piece $10.00 each.
- Limit of 3 pieces per artist.
- Student Entry Fee, $5.00 each with a limit of 3 pieces.
- SEntry fees are non-refundable.
AWARDS
- $300.00 for First Place
- $200.00 for Second Place
- $100.00 for Third Place.
Prospectus
PDF for printing. An image of the Prospectus will appear at the bottom of this page.
| JurorStaci Ogle will be the juror for the Kansas Artists Show. Staci leads the effort on the development and implementation of programs for the NOTO Arts Center, such as exhibits in the Morris Gallery and art classes, as well as district events, such as the Summer Concert Series and the Art-Health Walk. She also has primary responsibility for marketing and promotions efforts. Staci has been a part of NOTO since 2011 as an artist and small business owner. She has shown in over one hundred art shows, nationally and internationally, with twelve solo exhibits. Staci was an Arty Award Visual Artist Finalist 2017, and YWCA Women of Excellence, 2020 . Staci has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a minor in history from the University of Kansas. Winners will be announced during the First Friday event, October 6. |
From the Home Page, moved November 25:
The Kansas Show
The 2023 Kansas Show opened on October 3. Winners were announced during the First Friday Event on October 5.
First place winner: Fred Hsia.
Second Place Winner: Dorethy Hancock
Third Place Winner: Lila Bartel
Honorable Mentions to Courtney Armstrong, for "Fall Creek Schoolhouse #2," and to Kathy Menzies for "Trees on the Prairie."
Juror's Statement from Staci Ogle
Thank you for inviting me out to juror the 2023 Topeka Art Guild Kansas show, it was a great honor, and there were many fantastic pieces to choose from with great composition and style, and wonderful representation. It was important for me to keep the theme in mind while judging this exhibit as well as paying attention to the craft and composition of each individual piece. I was very pleased with the variety of mediums presented throughout the exhibit as well as the various skill levels that were present. All of the 5 pieces that I selected were perfect representations of our beautiful state and the talent that can be found within. Congratulations to all the artists who participated and made this exhibition possible.
Special Thanks to our sponsor:
This year's show was sponsored by