Show Reviews

The 15th NPS International Exhibition is being held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle on the second floor. The show opened on may 12 with the Juror Lorenzo Chavez selecting winners on Monday May 21. Those winners are listed for your review with links below.

The show had its official opener on May 19th at 2:00 PM. This meeting was set up to announce the winners of the show as well as showcase all of the art displayed. Donna Trent filled in for our president Lynnett Fink. Each of the award winners was announced and those who were present came forward to receive their compensation and the applause of the assembly. Below Jennifer Evenhus receives her award from Donna Trent. Donna is in pink and blue

Artists accepted into the Show:
* Those receiving Signature Status with this show
sold Those artists who sold a painting in this show

Scott Allen -- Bainbridge Island WA
Willo Balfrey -- Weed, CA
Marbo Bernard -- Rio Linda, CA
Gillian Bull -- Bainbridge Island, WA *
Clark Elster -- Shoreline, WA sold
Espanda Pongson -- Spanaway, WA
Jennifer Evenhus -- East Wenatchee, WA
Becky Fehsenfeld -- Indianapolis, ID
Margaret Ferraro -- Ontario, Canada
Lynnett Fink -- Albuquerque, NM
Kristi Galindo -- Renton, WA
Ilene Gienger-Stanfield -- Medford, OR
Robert Haertig -- Bothell, WA
Tim Harris -- Redmond, WA
Ron Hard -- Bend, OR
Mary Jo Heath -- Medford, OR
Doug Hill -- Dallas, Or sold
Carley Rae Hippauf -- College Place, WA * sold
Ann Hopper -- Charlottsville, VA
Anna Horrigan -- Ashland, OR
Bill Hosner -- Romeo, MI
W. Hulme -- Sechelt, BC Canada
Suzanna Jack --Knoxville, TN
Lisa Jones-More -- Edmonds, WA
Bill James -- Miami FL
Lowell Klubberud -- Seattle WA sold
John Knapp -- Walla Walla WA *
Pat Koster -- Moscow ID
Nancy Loughlin -- Redmond, WA * sold

Richard Lundgren -- Jacksonville, FL
Sara MacCalman -- Missoula MT
Roni Marsh -- Medford Or *
Jan Maitland -- Corvallis OR
Virginia Marshall -- Seattle WA
Bill McEnroe -- Olympia, WA sold
Richard McKinley -- Medford OR sold
Judith McNey -- Issaquah WA
Pat Meras -- Port Orchard WA
Kathy Meyers -- Lynnwood WA
Patricia Miller -- Lake Oswego OR
Patricia Rush -- Gig harbor WA
Christabel Prost -- Olympia WA
Peggy Nichols -- Los Angeles CA
Hazel Monzingo -- Fruita CO
Teresa Saia -- Seattle WA
Susan Selif -- Eugene OR
Karen Schroeder -- Coupeville WA
Beverly Shaw-Starkovich -- Hansville WA
James Southworth -- Salem, OR
Mark Thompson -- Pendleton OR
Janer Toepfer -- Almeda CA
Jane Wallis -- Poulsbo WA
Nancy Williams -- Edmonds WA * sold
Sharon Will -- Washington MI
Marie Wise -- Kalama WA

Following the awards ceremony, artists, family and friends gathered around the coffee and pastries, as they prepared to review all of the art. The halls were filled with admirers. One painting became the center of attention. It was of "humming birds" by Nancy Loughlin. Her painting used mylar and a double image process which had most all of the artists looking with admiration and interest. Nancy may decide to share her secret with all of us. If she does, I will post it in the "Member News." Her painting can bee seen in the list of winners.

Following the awards ceremony and the gathering of artists along the halls, many went down to the first floor to "Johnny's" for the NPS Awards Banquet. Moving tables around to form one long table, the artists, family and friends gathered to share in some fantastic food. Before the dinner, a call was made to toast the winners and so with beer, coffee, and coke, the glassed sounded not only for those who only were accepted in this prestigious show, but also for those who came away with awards.

Becky Fehsenfeld from Indianapolis Indiana had flown into Seattle for the show but her plane was late and so missed the awards ceremony. She made it to the awards banquet and joined in with all of the celebrating artists and fun. The banquet certainly added a note of joy and completion to this show opener. It is hoped that in the future more artists will join us for this "end of show activity."

The show will continue until July 29th. I do hope that as many as can find the time will visit this display. The art has lived up to its billing as some of the finest art that can be assembled. Come join us and see if this claim is true.