In a celebration of artistic talent and natural beauty, the Tuscarawas County-based Focus Point photo club, in partnership with the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, recently held its annual photography contest and exhibition. Among the record-breaking 189 submissions, Dan Lux emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Best in Show award for his captivating photograph of milkweed seeds.
While acknowledging the incredible skill and creativity demonstrated by all the participants, the panel of three photographer jurors, Terry Barnhill, Shellyn Leeper, and Jacque Peters, carefully selected 21 standout photographs to be honored across five categories: animals/insects, landscape/cityscape, nature, open, and people.
Michelle Wittensoldner captured the first-place title in the animal/insect category and also received an honorable mention in the open category. Sarah Curtis earned the second-place spot in the animal/insect category, while John S. Murray secured first place in the people category. Murray also received third place and honorable mention in the animal/insect category, as well as third place in the open category.
Bill Roloff’s exceptional entry won him first place in the nature category, while Jennifer Case claimed both second and third places in the same category. Sonya Hart’s photograph garnered an honorable mention in the nature category. John Fisher showcased his talents with multiple awards, including first place and honorable mention in the landscape/cityscape category, third place in the people category, and second place in the open category. Jack Perry’s work impressed the judges, earning him second place in the landscape/cityscape category and first place in the open category. Douglas Perry’s skillful composition secured him second place in the people category, and Susan Cramer Stein received honorable mention in the people category, along with third place in the landscape/cityscape category.
The captivating exhibition is currently on display at the Foland Gallery of the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts. Visitors are welcome to explore the gallery from Tuesday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance to the exhibition is free, with donations gratefully accepted.
For those who find themselves captivated by the displayed photographs, many of them are available for purchase. To mark the culmination of the exhibition, a free public reception will take place on February 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and live piano music while mingling with the talented photographers.
The success of this annual contest and exhibition would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors such as The Ohio Arts Council, Troyer and Associates, and the Kimble Foundation. Their contributions have helped foster the local photographic community and promote the appreciation of art in Tuscarawas County.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Tuscarawas County Photography Contest and Exhibition
1. What is the Tuscarawas County-based Focus Point photo club?
The Tuscarawas County-based Focus Point photo club is an organization that celebrates artistic talent and natural beauty through photography.
2. Who partnered with the photo club to hold the annual photography contest and exhibition?
The Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts partnered with the Focus Point photo club to hold the annual photography contest and exhibition.
3. How many submissions were received for the photography contest?
There were a record-breaking 189 submissions for the photography contest.
4. Who won the Best in Show award?
Dan Lux won the prestigious Best in Show award for his captivating photograph of milkweed seeds.
5. How many categories were there in the contest?
There were five categories: animals/insects, landscape/cityscape, nature, open, and people.
6. Who were the photographer jurors?
The panel of three photographer jurors consisted of Terry Barnhill, Shellyn Leeper, and Jacque Peters.
7. Who were some of the winners in the different categories?
Michelle Wittensoldner won first place in the animal/insect category, John S. Murray won first place in the people category, and Bill Roloff won first place in the nature category.
8. Where is the exhibition currently displayed?
The exhibition is currently on display at the Foland Gallery of the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts.
9. What are the visiting hours for the gallery?
The gallery is open for visitors from Tuesday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
10. Is there an entrance fee for the exhibition?
No, entrance to the exhibition is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
11. Can the displayed photographs be purchased?
Yes, many of the displayed photographs are available for purchase.
12. When is the free public reception taking place?
The free public reception will take place on February 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Definitions:
– Photography contest: A competition where individuals submit their photographs to be judged and potentially win awards or recognition.
– Best in Show: An award given to the overall best entry or participant in a contest or exhibition.
– Jurors: Individuals who evaluate and select the winners of a contest or competition.
– Honorable mention: Recognition given to entries that stand out but do not win top prizes.
– Foland Gallery: The gallery within the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts where the exhibition is currently displayed.
– Photography community: A group of individuals who share an interest and passion for photography.
Suggested Related Links:
– Tuscarawas County Calendar – Annual Photography Show
– Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts
– Ohio Arts Council
– Kimble Foundation