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Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 48th SpringFest Judged Show & Competition.
Sixty-six artists entered a total of 123 entries in this year’s show. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Charlotte and beyond are showcasing their talent and creativity in this exhibit, which is one of Mooresville Arts most popular and long-standing shows. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings, mixed media, collage, pottery, and more.
Artwork is for sale and art sales directly benefit local artists and Mooresville Arts, a nonprofit art gallery.
Sybil Wornall, owner of Shain Gallery in Charlotte, served as judge of this year’s competition and selected the show’s top honors. She was impressed with the entries.
“Great things! Love seeing the variety of work. So many good ones – I wish I could give more awards/ mentions. I had a lot!” she shared. “There were so many wonderful pieces.”
SpringFest is on display in the Mooresville Arts Gallery through Thursday, May 14. Four Corners Framing & Gallery and Lake Norman Realty Inc. sponsored this year’s show.
Awards
Award winners for this year’s show are:
1st Place Award
Black Tea by Tina Vincent, Charlotte0
Collage
2nd Place Award
Theo by Vanessa Thorman, Charlotte
Watercolor
3rd Place Award
Wildflower Waltz by Chelsea Demarest, Davidson
Acrylic
Judge’s Choice Award
Ocracoke Hibiscus by Charlie Anthony, Mooresville
Oil
Judge’s Choice Award
Salon of Four … by Carleen Davis, Huntersville
Collage
Judge’s Choice Award
Here Today … by Bill Hook, Davidson
Watercolor
Judge’s Choice Award
Enchanting Blooms by Brenda Kadlecik, Mooresville
Watercolor
Judge’s Choice Award
Sunspot by Miranda Leaver, Mooresville
Mixed Media
LEARN MORE
To see a complete collection of the artworks in this exhibit, visit https://mooresvillearts.org/springfest-judged-show
New spring hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 12 to 4 p.m.; Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some additional evenings and events. Mooresville Arts is located at 103 W Center Avenue in Mooresville. Call 704-663-6661 or email gallery@mooresvillearts.org.