Corrin Smithson McWhirter, artist and gallery director for the Springfield Art Association, served as juror for the show. She selected 82 art entries out of the 148, as well as the winners in the studio art categories.
Printmaking – Rollie Dennison, Riverton – “Chaotic Precision,” serigraphy, Silkscreen Graphics; honorable mention to Jessica Le, Springfield – “Within the Chaos,” serigraphy
Design Graphics – Audriana Rotherham, Rochester – “I’m Going Slightly Mad,” digital media, Intro to Graphic Design; honorable mention to Samantha McDonald, Rochester – “Mormor Adeline,” digital media
Painting – Shirley Harrold, Taylorville – “Little William,” oil, Painting II; honorable mention to Wilma Wofford, Springfield – “Guide My Feet,” oil
3D Design/Ceramics – Clinton Madison, Springfield – “Dapple,” carboard, 3D Design; honorable mention to Elizabeth Wright, Chatham – “Waldo,” stoneware with underglaze
Drawing – Don E. Ramsey, Springfield – “After Irving Penn: Amber,” ink, Life Drawing; honorable mention to Alexis Thomas, Springfield – “Farm House China,” graphite
Photography – Krysla Beahringer, Pawnee – “Better Off,” giclée print, Digital Photography
Best in Show – Amber Owen, Springfield – “London Tower,” mixed media, Life Drawing
Art History – Jessica Le, Springfield
Alexis Wernsing Pinnacle Award – Charissa Fox, Springfield – The Pinnacle Award was created in 2016 to honor the memory of LLCC alumna Alexis Wernsing, who graduated from LLCC in 2011. The Pinnacle Award, chosen by the LLCC full-time art faculty, goes to the student who strives for the best in all their academic endeavors without complaint and no matter what the context.
The student art exhibit is open for viewing through May 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in the James S. Murray Gallery, second level of Menard Hall, LLCC-Springfield, 5250 Shepherd Road.
