Art at the Market

Thanks to all of the amazing artists who participated in this year's event. Prizes were awarded as follows:

2 Dimensional Category

1st Place- Kirk Carter- "Poetic sensibility is translated through his photography."

2nd Place- Melissa Rudge- " Fresh and funky paitnings that reveal new narratives each time you revisit them."

3rd Place- George Wills- "Graphic scenes of Downtown Blacksburg on small boxes."

Honorable Mention- Makayla Songer- "Small abstract paintings and illusions."

3 Dimensional Category

1st Place- Becca Imbur- "Especially for her handmade book 'Orange #2'- comical and insightful juxtapositions or words and their definitions."

2nd Place- Evan Beloni- "Creative use of salvaged and recycled materials to create rhythmic abstract sculptures alongside whimsical creatures."

3rd Place- Jennifer Lovejoy- "Displayed exceptional craftsmanship and unique vision through her chosen medium."

Honorable Mention- Dale Norton- "Highlighted the beauty and natural forms found in the wood."

Meet the Judge

Leila Cartier received a BFA in Art and Art History from Moore College of Art& Design in Philadelphia, PA, and spent a year studying at Temple University Rome, Italy. Her MFA in Painting and Drawing is from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL, which is one of the nation's leading masters programs for contemporary art. Cartier is a Jacob K.
Javits Fellow and recipient of the Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago Scholarship.

The subjects of her more recent paintings are known for their lurid colors, grandiose posturing and unusually evolved appearance. Each portrait displays an almost Darwinian desire for embellishment and performance and intends to exhibit the trappings of beauty. She is represented by SchmidtDean Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, and Blue Windmill Gallery, Abingdon, VA. She is currently the Curator of Fine Art at William King Museum and Adjunct Professor of Art History at Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon.

Leila Cartier
Curator of Fine Art
William King Museum

Participating Artists

Amity Dewey
Andy Sisson
Becca Imbur
Becky Lattuca
Charlotte Chan
Cheng Fen Yeh
Christine Kosiba
Christy Mackie
Dale Norton
Darcy Meeker
Dot Phlegar
Estill Putney
Evan Beloni
George Wills
Hannah Dorrell
James Underwood
Jennifer Lovejoy
Jessica Jones
Jessey Schaudt
Jill Jumonville
John Havran
Kendall Kessler
Kirk Carter
Larry Mitchell
Leana Hearn
Liz del Pilar
Makayla Songer
Martha Olsen
Mary Ratliff
Meggin Hicklin
Melissa Rudge
Nancy Norton
Parker Stafford
Robi Sallee
Rod Hemming
Sally Mook
Sharon Dowdy
Shawn Whiting
Susan Lockwood
Terry Warthen
Toni Bowman

Click here for the artist application.

Event Sponsored by Mish Mish, Fringe Benefit, Community Arts Information Office (CAIO), Matrix Gallery and Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
Supported by Town of Blacksburg

For specific information on Downtown Blacksburg Events please contact:

Laureen Blakemore, Director of Special Events

Tel: 540-951-0454

Email: events@downtownblacksburg.com