This past Sunday, the Perkiomen Valley Art Center proudly revealed the award winners of the 68th Annual Open Juried Show at the Boyer Gallery! With a well-attended reception and over 130 impressive submissions, our distinguished juror had the challenging task of selecting the winners from an array of extraordinary pieces. Each awarded artwork reflects the skill, vision, and dedication of its creator, and we are honored to showcase the talent and creativity within our artistic community. Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the art that is being created in our community and the many exceptional artists who submitted their work!
If you missed the reception, there is still time to see the show. It runs through December 13 at the Hill School Center for the Arts, Boyer Gallery, 766 Beech Street, Pottstown PA. Access the gallery by calling Ellen Nelson at 610-705-1040 for an advance appointment.
Special Awards: Special Awards at PVAC shows are largely driven by our donors, who generously provide both the funding and criteria for these honors. These awards are a cherished community tradition, offering a unique way for individuals to honor or memorialize someone who has inspired them. In a “pay it forward” spirit, they provide an ongoing legacy that uplifts our artists. With each show, PVAC welcomes individuals and organizations to help inspire and support participating artists through these meaningful awards. Thank you to each of our donors.
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Special Awards
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Criteria
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Artist
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Title
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Best of Show
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Best Overall Work
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Lori
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Quinque-Quinn
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Yard Work
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Hill School Award of Excellence
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Jurors Choice
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Carol
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Salter
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The Seven Blessings
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Award of Excellence in Honor of Donna T. Wells
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For work in any accepted medium
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Jacqueline
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Meyerson
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All Wound Up
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Award in Memory of Barbara Lloyd for Best Landscape
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Best Landscape Painting
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Deborah
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Guttshall
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The Narrows
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Catherine Schlacter Carroll Memorial Award of Excellence
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Jurors choice
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Dora
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Siemel
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
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Award of Excellence in Acrylic
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Excellence in works in Acrylic
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Annalie
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Hudson
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Coming & Going
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Memorial Award in Memory of Charles Ross for Excellence in Composition in any Medium
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Excellence in Composition any Medium
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Stephen
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Allen
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Early Flight
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People’s Choice Award
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Chosen by attendees of the reception
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Deborah
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Nyman
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Busy Building
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In Memory of Fredric (Rick) Schmid
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Jurors choice
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Teresa
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Nicolo
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Homeward Bound
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In Memory of George M. Schmid
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Jurors choice
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Edna
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Rambo
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Blue Abstract Bowl
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Margaret Murphy Memorial Award
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Jurors choice
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Rhonda
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Counts
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Night Perch
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Sheryl Vasily Memorial Award
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Jurors choice
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Bill
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Jackson
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Honeysuckle
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Category Awards:
Oil, Acrylic, & Mixed Media (Not under glass)
1st Place Sharon Moyer Autumn Allure
2nd Place Debra Yerger Perkiomen Creek
3rd Place Joan Ambrose-Bibbo SOLITUDE
Honorable Mention Susan Hohman Empty Nest
Honorable Mention Gail Gosser Much Ado About Almost Nothing
Honorable Mention Diane Deery Divine Reflection
Watercolor, Acrylic, & Mixed Media (under glass)
1st Place Catherine Elam Cuban Street Jazz
2nd Place Linda Gerhard Oh, Lily!
3rd Place Christopher Ketz Continuum
Honorable Mention Sally Bishop Singing In The Laundry
Honorable Mention Donna Steich In The Shadows
Pastels
1st Place Marianne Knipe Play Me Another Tune
2nd Place Catherine McIlhenny Lake Scranton
3rd Place Barbara Brown Blue Plate Special
Honorable Mention Cathy Grygiel Bag It
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DRAWINGS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHY
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Graphics -1st Place
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Michael
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Rosiak
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Rodeo Night
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Graphics -2nd Place
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David W
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Thomas
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Flyball Governor
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Graphics - 3rd Place
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Jeff
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Grabert
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Elephant
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Graphics - Honorable Mention
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Patricia
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Wilson-Schmid
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Bucks County Landmarks
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Graphics -Honorable Mention
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Deborah
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Nyman
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Alps
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SCULPTURE
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Sculpture -1st Place
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John
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Mathews
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Posh Planets
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Sculpture -2nd Place
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Bob
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Hakun
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That Which I Should Have Done But Did Not Do
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Sculpture -3rd Place
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Milan J.
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Kralik, Jr
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Amaterasu
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Sculpture -Honorable Mention
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Ellen O.
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Nelson
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Ancestors
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Sculpture -Honorable Mention
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Phillip A.
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Smith
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Running the Warship
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To see photos of the show, the art, or more photos of the the event check out our facebook page.
To see a list of all selected artists and their work a downloadable copy of the program (pdf) is available by clicking on the link below.
2024 PVAC Open Juried Show Program
A heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make this show possible!
