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Seven Artists Awarded in Norris Gallery Watercolor 2021 Exhibit

Exhibit open to public on Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through May 15

"Pansies," by artist Megan Ripke of Marengo, is one of three Award of Excellence winners in the Watercolor 2021 exhibit at the Norris Cultural Arts Center.
"Pansies," by artist Megan Ripke of Marengo, is one of three Award of Excellence winners in the Watercolor 2021 exhibit at the Norris Cultural Arts Center. (Norris Cultural Arts Center)

St. Charles, April 9, 2021 – The Norris Cultural Arts Center congratulates seven artists whose works received honors in the Norris Gallery’s Watercolor 2021 exhibit, on display through May 15.

The gallery offers limited hours for public viewing of the exhibit, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.NorrisCulturalArts.com for more information, including any announcement concerning an artists’ reception time and date.

The seven artists chosen by the exhibit’s professional juror represent seven different area communities. Cited with Awards of Excellence are Megan Ripke, Marengo, for her work, "Pansies," Eric Ashenhurst, Streamwood, for his work, “Sierra Cowboys”; and Patrick Sheehan,
Arlington Heights, for his work, “The Usual Suspects”

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Receiving Honorable Mention awards are Charles Cassell, Elgin, for “Drink Coca Cola”; Fatima Figueriedo, Geneva, for “Remote Trail in the Morning”; Wendi Lam, Prospect Heights, for “Wash Day in Venice”; and Thomas Trausch, Woodstock, for “Waiting for Orders.”

The Norris Cultural Arts Center is located on the Norris Campus at 1040 Dunham Rd., St. Charles.

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