The canvases have been hung and the winners chosen for the Second Annual Juried Art Show at Meaford Hall Gallery. Drop in to enjoy a wide range of fine art and photography by local and regional artists from now through July 2, or make plans to attend the free reception honouring the winners this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Artists submitted their work last weekend, and a trio of established artists judged the entrants, choosing three winners and three honourable mentions.

Joan Redford Brown won first place for her acrylic, “Rocky Shores”.
Terry Best took second, for his oil painting, “Swamp Infatuation”.
And Anne Evans placed third with her “Mist Saltspring Is”, also in oil.

"Rocky Shores" by Joan Redford Brown

"Swamp Infatuation", Terry Best

"Mist Saltspring Is" by Anne Evans

Honourable mentions were:
Shauna Earle, “Running at Sunset” – Acrylic
Eldora Taylor, “Bridgewater Retreat” – Soft Pastel
Valerie Cargo, “Fearless” – Mixed Media Oil

The show is free and open to the public during regular Hall hours and during events.

Judges were Merv Richardson, Vlasta Kelemen and Marr Thurman.