An acrylic painting entitled Poppies by Ruth Reese of Crystal Springs, Mississippi was awarded Best in Show at the Vicksburg Art Association's twenty-second
Annual Mississippi Exhibition which opened October 26 at 8 PM at the Firehouse Gallery. A $500 prize comes with the award.

Approximately 160 pieces are in the show which was judged by Deanna Douglas currently assistant professor of art at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Ribbons were awarded to 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and Honorable Mentions in each category according to the discretion of the judge. Click here for a complete list of winners.

Purchase awards were pledged by:

1) Forbes Grogan

2) Dr. & Mrs. Michael Abraham

3) Buck & Betty Penley

4) Toni Lanford

5) Hinds Community College - Gayle McCarty

6) Carol Bonelli

7) Mary Vincent

8) Lee & Lisa Grant

9) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cole

10) Mr. & Mrs. David Roselle

11) Lara & David Clements

12) Katherine Nordal, Ph.D.

13) Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Loyacano

14) James & Missy Arnold

The VAA thanks this group for their support of the Art community in Vicksburg.


For more information, call 638-9221

    

    

      

The January meeting of the Vicksburg Art Association was held Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at 7:30 pm at All Saints School on Confederate Avenue.

The featured artist for this meeting was Cassie Earhart Dickson. Cassie is a traditional pattern weaver who specializes in 19th century coverlets. Cassie is also a spinner and natural dyer who enjoys raising silk worms, processing silk cocoons to cloth and processing flax from seed to linen.

She is a member of the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi and the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Her photo was featured in an article about the Southern Highland Craft Guild in the Fall 2002 edition of the magazine 'Smoky Mountain.'

    

    

      

Christmas Party is Coming...

The Vicksburg Art Association Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 6, 2002, at the Old Constitution Firehouse on the corner of Openwood at Main in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

A popular feature of this annual event is a Silent Auction of items donated by members and artists. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Firehouse.

The theme for this year is 'A Night with the Stars.' Guests are encouraged to dress in the fashion of Hollywood celebrities and join us for a star-studded and festive evening. An open bar and buffet is provided.

Reservations are $20 per person advance and $25 at the door. Reservations can be purchased in advance from:

The Vicksburg Art Association
P. O. Box 1251
Vicksburg, MS 39180

Early reservations are encouraged. For more information, call 638-9221.