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The current exhibit of WAAL artists work at the MAC will end March 18th
Pick up Monday March 19 from 10am to 6 pm or Tuesday March 20 from 10 am to 9 pm

Sunday January 15th was the opening of the WAAL exhibit at the McConnell Art Center in Worthington

A large crowd of visitors were in attendance to enjoy seeing the artAnd congratulating the winners of the awards.
Co-Chairs for the show were Bill Westerman and Steven Walker
McConnell Art Center Director Jon Cook greeted the crowd and expressed his appreciation for the participation.
Worthington Mayor, Harvey Minton presented a proclamation to
The Worthington Area Art League for their Community Activities Worthington Mayor, Harvey Minton presented the Mayor’s Award to Steven Walker for his painting “Alum Creek Trail” Worthington City Council Member, Bonnie Michael presented the City Council Award to S. Betz Gallagher for her painting “Jazz” Guernsey Bank Award, Vice-President Bianca Conie presented their award Of a ribbon and $50 check to
Stephen Cheek for his painting “Maria” Steven Walker Co-Chair of the show presented the following awards:

People's Choice
Richard Clem
Honorable Mention Awards to
Charlie Rowland
Jim Glover
Sherry Mullet
3rd Place Award of a Ribbon and $100 to Richard Clem for his painting “Quiet Cry”
2nd Place Award of a Ribbon and $200 to Dennis Zimmerman for his painting “Who’s Next”
1st Place Award of a Ribbon and $300 to Brian Johnston for his painting “Blue Ben Diner”
Bill Westerman presented Best of Show award of a ribbon and $400 to Steven Walker for his Painting “Home and Away”
We want to thank our Jurists Jim Bowling from Otterbein University, Joe Lombardo from CCAD, and
Michael McEwan from Capital University for choosing 60 painting for the exhibit from the 170 plus Paintings that were submitted for the show. Our Judge for the show was Mary Gray from the Riffe Gallery of Columbus. Mary spent considerable time In going over the artwork and choosing the best of the best for the awards.