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Union Arts Council, serving the people of Union Parish, Louisiana.
P.O. Box 802, Farmerville, LA 71241
unionartscouncil@gmail.com

We are supporting the arts, encouraging artists, and showcasing creativity...here in our homeplace.

Competitive Art Exhibition now a great memory

PictureJamie Anderson with her Best of Show glass mosaic, "Much Ado about Something"
​     Chosen Best of Show in the Union Arts Council’s Competitive Art Exhibition on Nov. 2 was a glass mosaic entitled “Much Ado about Something” crafted by Jamie Anderson.  Earning People’s Choice honors was Nicole Ramsey’s painting, “Sunrise Voyage.”   Retired Louisiana Tech art professor Charlie Meeds was juror for the competition.  The eighth annual art exhibition was held at Edgewood Plantation in Farmerville, and drew 55 entries by 20 Union Parish artists.  Winners received ribbons and cash prizes.
     Blue ribbon winners in other categories were Melanie Douthit, professional, two-dimensional; Audie Maxey, professional, sculpture; Richard Lowery, professional, photography; Nicole Ramsey, amateur, two-dimensional; Kay Carroll, amateur, sculpture; Bonnie Harrison, amateur, pottery; Tammy McKown, amateur, photography; Barbara Sisk, folk art.  Maggie BeDoit earned first place honors in the youth division.
Other winners:
Professional, two-dimensional:  Jamie Anderson, second place; Melanie Douthit, three honorable mentions.
Professional, three-dimensional:  Audie Maxey, second place.
Professional, photography: Richard Lowery, second place and honorable mention.
Amateur, two-dimensional: Barbara Sisk, second place; Nicole Ramsey, third; Dave Beckler, honorable mention; Bonnie Harrison, honorable mention.
Amateur, photography:  Diane Horton, second place; Mindalyn Barrelle, third; Diane Horton, honorable mention.
Folk Art: Erin Lyons, second place.
     Sponsors of this year's event were Bayou General Store, Edgewood Plantation, Janet Fortenberry-State Farm, Dawn Frasier, Sheriff Dusty Gates, Union General Hospital, DeLoutre View Farms, Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Tammy McKown, Joel Taylor CPA, and Pam Holloway.
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Nicole Ramsey's painting, "Sunrise Voyage," was chosen by art show visitors for the "People's Choice" award