May Show Success!

It was a packed house at the opening reception for Art Works Alliance's first juried Fine Arts Exhibition held the evening of May 25 at Building 50 at the Grand Traverse Commons. Sponsored by The Minervini Group, this exhibition of over sixty works juried by Diane Kramer well represented the depth and talent of this region's artists. Timm Arthur Sahs received the first place award of $300 for his piece, Storm #7; Flora Hoffman received the second prize of $200 for her piece Shrine #3; and Maria Dimitroff won third prize, $100, for her piece Gallery Walk. In addition to ten honorable mention awards awarded to Tradd Featherstone, Thomas L. Fettes, Ron Gianola, Jason Kasper, Rachael Lipscomb, Kristine Morris, Julie Pearson, Betsy Boyett Sagers, Angela Schuler, and Kristy L. Sumera.

This group began to come together early in 2006, when area artists began to meet to discuss forming their own independent arts group. From these monthly meetings and much community support, Art Works Allliance was created. This exhibition is our first venture. The exhibition has been extended to June 24.

Art Works Alliance would like to extend a warm thank you to the show sponsors: The Minervini Group, Traverse Area Arts Council, SEEDS, and The Copy Shop. Their generosity and support are greatly appreciated.