Manchester Art Assoc. Juried Show at South Windsor Library

The Manchester Art Association is currently conducting its 10th Annual Juried Members Art Exhibition at the South Windsor Public Library. This exhibit has filled the Friend’s Room of the library with 74 varied works of art from 40 members.  

An opening and awards ceremony was held Oct. 6. The show’s co-chairs Nancy McIntire, Terri Butler, Robin Simpson and Eric Vogel announced the winners, handed out the awards and read comments by the show’s judge, Connecticut artist Jan Blencowe.  

“…It is my pleasure to say that the artists represented in this exhibit show both a seriousness of purpose in their work and a level of creativity and exploration that is exciting and refreshing," Blencowe said."…It is good to see traditional work, thoughtful contemporary pieces, photography, and lesser known media like cut paper, printmaking, and assembled pieces given an equal place. This balanced mix creates an exhibit that is varied, lively, and a pleasure to view.”  

The Best in Show award went to South Windsor artist, Jerry Madara for his acrylic painting, “Love on the Rocks 2.”  

The exhibit, which runs through the end of the month, is free and open to the public during regular library hours.  Many of the artworks are available for purchase; see the librarian for price and contact information.