Prized is Nickel Plate Arts’ annual art competition exhibit, where the Artist of the Year winner is asked to judge each piece and award cash prizes. The exhibit showcases artists’ best pieces from the preceding year.
Prized consists of both a physical exhibit and an online exhibit. The physical exhibit was held in the Judge Stone House on the Nickel Plate Arts campus Nov. 3 to 11. The online exhibit runs through Thursday, Nov. 30, and consists of a Facebook Album containing digital versions of each image in the show.
“Basking in the Glow” by Lesley Haflich won second prize. (Art provided)
Simona Buna, the Artist of the Year award recipient, determined the first, second, and third place winners for Prized on Nov. 3:
- 1st Place: “Illuminating” by Heather Job
- 2nd Place: “Basking in the Glow” by Lesley Haflich
- 3rd Place: “Walking Along the Streets of New Harmony” by Jenny Spires
Honorable Mentions:
- “Red Barn” by Penny Roberson
- “Sweet Peas in a Blue Vase” by Susan Street Cook
- “Sunrise in Shenandoah” by Karen Wijesekera
- “Strut” by Lisa Macha
- “Half Listening” by Roseanne Crowell
- “Jumping Fences” by Jennifer Hoard
- “Brighter Days” by Leslie Ober
- “Promenade” by Sara Blalock
“Walking Along the Streets of New Harmony” by Jenny Spires won third prize. (Art provided)
Nickel Plate Arts is still accepting votes for the Prized People’s Choice Award, which will be given to the artist who receives the most in-person votes and likes on Facebook. Votes for this award will be collected through the end of November.
Click here to learn more about the Prized exhibit.
All works from this exhibit are for sale. You can check them out here.
About Nickel Plate Arts
Nickel Plate Arts (soon to be Noblesville Creates) champions the arts as an essential element of the economic health and cultural vitality of Noblesville and central Indiana. As Noblesville’s local arts agency, NPA catalyzes opportunities for the arts and local creatives of all skill levels to thrive and lead in central Indiana. NPA is also the Region 7 Arts Partner for the Indiana Arts Commission, serving the six counties at the center of the state. NPA cultivates classes, events, programs, and services for art-lovers and artists of all backgrounds and experience levels. Start your creative journey with NPA, and they’ll help you connect and flourish.