FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28 October 2015 Franke Tobey Jones 2015 Art Show announces the winners of this year’s competition. More than 200 entries were received from artists across the State of Washington according Dayton Knipher, curator of the exhibit. Jurors Becky Frehse, Dane Gregory Meyer and Patsy Surh O’Connell, selected 73 artworks, including 2D, 3D and Photography. TACOMA ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT SCHEDULE The exhibit will be on display at Tacoma Art Museum Nov 11 thru Dec 7. ARTIST RECEPTION Third Thursday, November 19th from 5 to 8 pm. On that day, admission to the museum – and the art exhibit – will be free. There will be a juror’s panel offering insight into this year’s field of entries highlighting their tough deliberation in a very strong field of artists. 2015 SENIOR ART SHOW AWARD WINNERS Presence – Michelle Friars Michelle Friars was awarded Best of Show and People’s. Friar’s piece – "Presence" was a compelling portrait of a woman seeking comfort in her grief. Congratulations Michelle! An oil on canvas by artist Janyce Sukow titled “Abandoned” took first place in the 2D category, and a finely crafted paddle by Phil Hulse – painted by Kathy Thurson with a Native American motif titled “Raven Steals the Sun” took first place in 3D art. “Conflict” a photograph of eagles battling for dominance by Dan Suckow took first place in photography. Other winners were: 2D Art 2nd place - “San Francisco 1930,” colored pencil by Denise Mac Donald and 3rd place - ”Mercedes” oil on canvas by Judy Prisoc Honorable Mentions went to Ruth Bravetti “Communication 2”, Harold W. Johnson “Calm in the Quay” and Judy Prisoc “Locomotive 5030” Photography 2nd place - “Remembering Hiroshima” by Mike Waller and 3rd place - ”Just Take Me Home” by Hary Longstreet Honorable Mention went to Char Davis “Splash” 3D Art 2nd place - “Soothing” by Carol Stockdale and 3rd place - ”Commitment” by Irene Osborn Honorable Mention went to Kazumi Divens-Cogez “Mr. Rabbit” In all, 14 awards were given, with more than $1,200 in prize money. “I think the judges were impressed with the depth of the submissions and the fact that we included photography, and sculpture,” curator Dayton Knipher said. Visitors to the Tacoma Art Museum show are encouraged to vote for their favorite artwork to receive the People’s Choice Award which will be presented at T AM as part of the artist’s reception on the 19th . Most artwork in the show is for sale. To see all the winning artworks, visit Tacoma Art Museum between November 11th and December 7th. For additional information contact Dayton Knipher – daytonkknipher@aol.com