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DONATE TO IMAGES ART GALLERY

Images Art Gallery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which relies partly on donations from the community. Our annual expenses include the support of a local art student and providing a venue for the People to People International Children's Peace Murals project -- one that sees entries from students all over the world. We also host a Student Show for local preschool and elementary school art students who are selected by the teachers of art in the respective schools. In addition we provide artist workshops, open to the public, in order to support the expenses of nationally known artist faculty. If you would like to be a part of our community support team, your donation would be greatly appreciated and it is fully tax deductible. Donors also receive special recognition in Gallery publications.

To donate, please send your check to Images Art Gallery - Attention: Sandy Cahill, Chairman, 7320 West 80th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204. Or you can call the gallery with your credit card information and they will process the donation for you over the telephone. If you wish to donate now, please fill out this form and the gallery will call you for your credit card number:

Winners of the Images Art Gallery Sixth Annual Juried Art Show

This year’s juror was Ann Erbacher, with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Ann has 29 years of experience working with museum art collections. She is currently the chief registrar at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a position she has held since 1985. Prior to joining the Nelson-Atkins’ staff, she was an exhibition assistant and assistant registrar at the Spencer Museum of Art at The University of Kansas. She has a master’s degree in art history and a bachelor’s degree in jewelry design from KU. She has held various positions in state, regional, and national museum associations, including being elected vice chair of the Registrars Committee–American Association of Museums.

The 2010 winners are:

International Art Competition Award to Local Artist - Norma does it again!!

“Midnight Cosmos” by Norma Herring, a local artist specializing in watercolor and mixed media painting, is a Finalist in the International Artist Challenge #56 Florals & Gardens Competition and will be published in International Artist magazine #72 April/May issue available in stores mid- late March.  The watercolor was selected from entries submitted by artists from all over the world and will receive full-page coverage along with a description of the Inspiration, Design Strategy and Working Process used by Herring for the painting.

“International Artist Magazine, with almost 100,000 readers in over 21 countries, provides a continuing series of art competitions designed to encourage the best talent working in the art world today, and is open to any two-dimensional painting or drawing medium,” said Vincent Miller, Publisher.  Cash awards of $1-2000 are given to First, Second and Third place winners along with Award Certificates to 10 or more Finalists   all of whom are featured in the magazine, bringing them to the attention of galleries and collectors across the globe.  

QUOTES:

“I am excited and honored to have my painting chosen for publication in this popular
Art magazine,” said Herring.  “Watercolors are my passion and lend themselves beautifully to capturing the essence of flowers like Cosmos.  I love and admire the elegant graceful appearance of these stunning flowers, their ability to survive and even thrive in harsh weather conditions and because they attract birds, butterflies, bees and other insects.  Plus, they come in luscious shades of pink, my favorite color.”       

ABOUT NORMA HERRING:

A native of the K.C. area, Norma Herring has been painting with watercolors for more than thirty years.  Recently she’s begun experimenting with added acrylics, iridescent watercolor medium and gel pen to create special effects.  Her work focuses on nature using strong composition, meticulous detail and a vibrant color palette providing viewers a rich visual experience.  Surviving breast cancer in 2001 proved life changing for Herring, inspiring her to paint with renewed zeal.  Two recent First Place ribbons along with this current Award are testimony to her hard work and creative talent.  She is a member of Images Art Gallery, a co-op gallery in downtown Overland Park and the Greater Kansas City Art Association.  

Congratulations to Norma for this wonderful achievement. We are very proud that she is a member of Images Art Gallery!

NORMA HERRING KEEPS WINNING!

BARBARA TULL WINS

Barbara Tull won 2nd place in the National League of American Pen Women art competition for her watercolor painting, "Amelia."

Congratulations Barbara!

RICHARD BIRDSONG AWARDED ANNUAL ART SCHOLARSHIP

Richard Bridsong received Images Art Gallery's Satin Sturdevant Scholarship given annually to a deserving art student in the Kansas City area. The award was presented by gallery member Teri Kay Willett at the Senior Banquet on May 14.

Richard will start school this fall at the Kansas City Art Institute. He has also enlisted in the Marine reserves and is currently stationed here in Kansas City so that he can attend KCAI.

Congratulations, Richard!

TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING STUDENT ARTISTS

Images Art Gallery recently hosted a ceremony to induct new members into Truman High School's National Art Honor Society.

In 1978, the National Art Education Association began the National Art Honor Society program, specifically for high school students grades 10-12, for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS also strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in art areas, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.

Truman High School has had a Chapter of NAHS since 1980.  THS organization is an active group of art students who not only share their love for the arts with one another, but also with the community.

BARBARA TULL ACCEPTED

Barbara Tull has had her watercolor painting, "A Twist of Lemons", accepted for the Arizona Watercolor Association 2008 Fall Exhibition 11/1/08 - 11/30/08 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Way to go Barbara!

HELEN VANASSE ACCEPTED

Helen has been accepted into Kansas Watercolor Society and will become a Signature Member this year.  Congratulations Helen!

BARBARA NETH A WINNER

Barbara won third place and $400 in the Missouri Member's Invitational Show. She said she even beat Paul Jackson.  

The woman pictured on the right purchased the painting and is the head of the Columbia Art League.

BESS DUSTON AN INTERNATIONAL WINNER

Bess Duston is a finalist in the Still Life competition of the October/November issue of International Artists Magazine. The painting is titled "Abundance" and a giclee print is on display at our gallery.

Bess was also accepted into the Kansas Watercolor Society exhibit this year.

MARGARET GODFREY ACCEPTED

Margaret Godgrey had a landscape accepted into the Heartland Show in Merriam. Congratulations, Margaret!

TERI KAY WILLETT A WINNER

Teri attended a Missouri Art Educator's conference and entered two of her paintings. Her acrylic painting won Honorable Mention and her watercolor won the grand prize of the show. Congratulations, Teri!

KANSAS CITY VOICES

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