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7th Annual Chihuahua Trail Art Show &
Sale
Saturday, November 5, 2011Sponsored by the La Vernia Historical Assn.
The purpose of the
Chihuahua Trail Art Show & Sale is to support
and encourage local artists.
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Optional: Each artist may submit at least one piece of
work depicting La Vernia's history. This is optional and voluntary.
Prizes will be presented in the History category. |
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The juried show is judged by a panel of qualified
judges. |
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Prizes are awarded for First, Second and Third Place for
the History Theme and for the Overall Show.
Honorable Mention awards are also presented. |
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Artists must submit a sample of their work prior to
being accepted into the show. |
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All
of the art is available for purchase. Each artist is responsible for
all applicable taxes on their sales. |
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Artists may donate a small portion of their proceeds to
the association. |
Photos
from 2008 and 2007 Chihuahua Trail Art Show: |
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Overall Show First
Place winner, Shelley Henderson, poses with Gary Pursley, the
unsuspecting model for her award-winning artwork, "The Fix-It Man",
which was purchased by Dr. Chet and Carol Eastin. |
Artists Rose Frank
and Norma Jaksik were among the 15 artists who entered the show.
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LHVA officer,
Janie Cartwright, center, welcomes artists Pat Carol Schultz, left,
and Evamarie Berry, from Seguin, to the Artists Reception on Nov. 8,
2008 at the Hermann Sons Lodge in La Vernia. |
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Museum director,
Susan Richter, with art patrons, Sally Lyssy and her daughter. |
Artist Jeanne
Allen, a faithful participant for four years. |
Show coordinator,
Martha Lenz, left, with patrons, Dr. Chet and Carol Eastin, LVHA
president Elaine Stephens, and LVHA officers, Janie Cartwright and
Winona Alder, who is also one of the artists. |
Art Show
Winners in the
Show Theme
1st Place - Shelley Henderson for "September in Texas"
2nd Place - Irene Frazier for
"Old Homestead"
3rd Place - Kathy Lehmann for "Markgraf
Garage" |
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the show photos,
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Art Show Winners in the
Overall Show
1st
Place - Shelley Henderson for
"The Fix-It Guy" 2nd
Place - Winona Alder for
"Wild Turkey" 3rd Place
- Shelley Henderson for "Strawberries"
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Photos from the 2007 Chihuahua Trail Art Show:
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| Sixteen local artists
submitted 85 works of fine art for sale. |
Mrs. Wilson County, Sara
Canady, judges the art while a patron make a decision. He bought it!
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Gary Pursley and Angel Smith
enjoyed the Artists' Reception, which was open to the public. |
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| La Vernia Historical
Association officers, Lilli, Elaine & Susan always enjoy the Chihuahua Trail
Art Show. |
First Place winner, Shelley Henderson, for
"Mission Grounds". Yes, it is a painting, not a photo! |
Prudi Kinsel placed second for her this
beautiful magnolia. |
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| Mrs. Jaksik and Janie enjoy the wine and
cheese reception for the artists. |
One of ten Honorable Mentions was awarded
to Vivian Curry. |
Mrs. Wilson County, Sara Canady and her
Mom, Wilson County's hard-working LaJuana Leus, show off one of the auction
items they purchased. Thanks! |
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| Winona Alder shows her work, "Wash Day"
which won an Honorable Mention. |
Martha Lenz, Chihuahua Trail Art Show
Chairman, presents awards to the winning artists. |
The art was admired by many visitors and
artists. |
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