WABASH, Ind. – Winners of the Annual Photography Show Competition at the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery, have been awarded and are currently on display through November 9th. The Photography Show is sponsored by Harmon Photography.
For this year’s photography competition, a total 47 artists submitted 133 pieces of art for entry. A total of 43 pieces were selected by judges Bruce and Judy Roberts of Cromwell, Tracy Seaman of Fort Wayne, and Raymond Steup of Yoder.
Photos selected for the exhibit were chosen based on three categories: black & white, color, and altered images. Photographers were allowed to enter up to 3 pieces, all of which could be entered into a single category or all three. The judges awarded special recognition to the following outstanding artists and their works in this year’s competition:
Best of Show: Lesley Ackman (Indianapolis) – Title: Carpe Diem (Altered Images)
Color Photograph Category:
1st Place: Dave Imboden (Kokomo) – Title: Season Finale
2nd Place: Lesley Ackman (Indianapolis) – Title: On Pointe
3rd Place: Michael Jack (Fishers) – Title: Sunset at Stepfoe
Color Photography Honorable Mention:
Steve Ford (Pendleton) – Title: Powder Dance
Lea Foster (Lafayette) – Title: Frogstool
Rhoda Gerig (Wabash) – Title: King of the Hill
Ray Grimball (Anderson) – Title: After the Rain
Sharmalene Gunawardena (Fort Wayne) – Title: Undercover
Peter Howard (Indianapolis) – Title: Bar Harbor Morning
Black and White Category:
1st Place: Lesley Ackman (Indianapolis) – Title: Upstairs, Downstairs
2nd Place: Barbara Grimball (Anderson) – Title: Innocence
3rd Place: Debbie Winchester (Carmel) – Title: Pas De Deux (Dance for Two)
Black and White Photography Honorable Mention:
Gary Potts (Fishers) – Title: Fallen Dreams
Gary Potts (Fishers) – Title: Hualapai Sister
Altered Photography Category:
1st Place: Darci Lynne Young (South Bend) – Title: Native American
2nd Place: Erika Rylands (Mexico) – Title: Innocence
3rd Place: Darci Lynne Young (South Bend) – Title: Woodland Fairy
Altered Photography Honorable Mention:
Joe Hempstead (Indianapolis) – Title: Lioness
Patricia Hendrickson (Wabash) – Title: Fall Storm Brewing
A reception for the Photography Show will take place on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information contact Andrea Zwiebel, Clark Gallery Manager at azwiebel@honeywellfoundation.org or by contacting the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-563-1102.
The Photo Show is an example of how the Clark Gallery supports the visual arts. The Clark Gallery hosts more than ten exhibits per year and features students, amateurs, and professionals. Because the Gallery encompasses the semi-circle of the Honeywell Center Porter Lobby, foot traffic exceeds 200,000 guests per year. The Clark Gallery is open to the public. Artwork may be purchased through the Center’s box office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information contact Andrea Zwiebel, Clark Gallery Manager at azwiebel@honeywellcenter.org or by contacting the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-563-1102.
The Honeywell Foundation is a public charity in Wabash, Indiana. The organization and its venues – Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. Ford Historic Home, Eagles Theatre, and 13-24 Drive In – provide artistic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for all. For more information about The Honeywell Foundation, please visit www.honeywellfoundation.org.