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The 8th Annual Chihuahua Trail Art Show &
Sale
Fine art by more than 16 local, professional artistsSaturday, November
3, 2012
New location this year: Studio La Vida, on Chihuahua Street, next door
to City Hall
10am to 8pm
All works are for sale
Come by to vote on your favorite!
Artists Reception & Awards
6 - 8pm
The public is invited
Sponsored 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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This year's Show Theme: "A Glance Back at Chihuahua
Street" - This category is optional; artists may submit up to 6 works of
their choice. |
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The juried show is judged by a qualified, professional
judge. |
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Prizes are awarded for First, Second and Third Place, History Theme
Winner, People's Choice and for the Overall Show. |
Photos from previous years of the 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" |
To see MORE of
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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