Yesterday afternoon, The hosted the reception and awards ceremony for the 66th Annual Beuax Arts Finale in conjunction with The Westchester County Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. Club members from all over Westchester, artists, and residents mingled and enjoyed refreshments against the backdrop of great artwork.
After participating in six local competitions throughout the county earlier in the year, the first place winners are displayed at the Club’s headquarters on Midland Avenue, and were judged by Jackie Kingon, Florence Restivo Kooluris, and Richard Restiano Sr. – familiar faces to those about town in Bronxville.
From oils, mixed media, pastel, and sculpture, the works range from still life to portraits, cityscapes, and more, the pieces are on display through the end of July.
The event raised over $1,000 for the Federation’s scholarship fund. Competition Chairperson Joyce Balint was joined by Bronxville Club President Mary Westmoreland in announcing the finale winners:
Oil/Acrylic:
First Place – James Barkley, for “Tranquility”
Second Place – James Barkley, for “Shoe Shine Boys”
Third Place – Carol Perron Sommerfield, for “Waiting”
Honorable Mention – Shoha Vanchiswar, for “Chiaro-Schuro”
Watercolor:
First Place – Joanna Cardilli, for “Exotic Lady”
Second Place – Kathleen Cea-Gupta, for “Wisteria”
Third Place – Jean Vincenza Liggio, for “Untitled”
Graphics:
First Place – Jean Vincenza Liggio, for “A Tribute to the Opera”
Second Place – Tracy Smith, for “Dark Night”
Third Place – Susan Lovullo, for “The Chair”
Mixed Media:
First Place – Jean Vincenza Liggio, for “Untitled”
Second Place – Eva Kulpinska, for “Grace Under Pressure”
Third Place – Kathleen DeRusso, for “Italy”
Honorable Mention – Robert Allensworth, for “My Symbolist Diagnosis”
Portraits:
First Place - James Barkley, for “The Love of My Life”
Second Place – James Barkley, for “Ageless Beauty”
Third Place – James Barkley, for “My Little Girl, Crissy”
Honorable Mention – James Barkely, for “Mei Li”
Photography:
First Place – Jay B. Wilson, for “The Gathering”
Second Place – Richard Ten Dyke, for “Stone Sculpture”
Third Place – V.A. Fried, for “30th Street Mobil”
Honorable Mention – Julie Bogdanowicz, for “Thomas”
Pastel:
First Place – Lora Schultz, for “Teapot and Oranges”
Second Place – Sam Brown, for “Autumn Scene #4”
Third Place – Carol Perron Sommerfield, for “After the Storm”
Sculpture:
First Place – Harold R. Brodman, for “Hellenic Baseball Player?”
Second Place – Kimberly Friedman, for “Coral Vase and Bowls”
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