23rd ANNUAL PHOTO EXHIBITION is a juried show open to all residents in the U.S. using all forms of photography.
With nationally-known jurors and good prize money, this competition provides artists with a real challenge and gives Yakima a taste of contemporary photographic trends.
Larson Gallery Best of Show Award- Judge’s Split– E. Calderon’s Choice- Douglas N. Earp, Mabton, WA, for “Mr. Mule”; H. Blisard’s Choice- Gordon Smith, Chalfont, PA, for “Set of Photographs”
Larson Gallery Guild Purchase Award- Mark Abrahamson, Stanwood, WA, for “Strawberryfield #5”
Robert G. Villbrandt, C.P.A. Purchase Award- Thayer Keller, Henderson, NV, for “The Allegory”
YVCC Associated Student Body Purchase Award- Jeremiah Seth Dean, Moxee, WA, for “Untitled”
Grant’s Brewery Pub Purchase Award for WA Architecture and/or Landscape- Dwight J. Otto, Edmonds, WA, for “Untitled”
Gary A. Delp & Associates Award Gift Certificate- Teresa Hoon, Yakima, WA, for “Black Mountain Bottles”
Ken Whitmire Associates Purchase Award for Portrait- Frank Rosenstein, Yakima, WA, for “Chris”
Warninger Chiropractic Clinic Award for Excellence- Thomas Tulis, Chattanooga, TN, for “Set of Photographs”
Jeffrey Reynolds Award for Superb Craftsmanship in B&W Photography- Tamera Etherington, Twin Falls, ID, for “Set of Photographs”
Cliff Miller’s Camera Award- Dorothy D. Warren, Yakima, WA, for “Set of Photographs”
Honorable Mentions:
Jeffrey M. Reynold, Yakima, WA, for “Home Soil”
Lena Davidson, Yakima, WA, for “Set of Photographs”
Chere Payne, Little Rock, AR, for “Set of Photographs”
Patricia Wiesler, Los Altos Hills, CA, for “Set of Photographs”
Ralph Silva-Bloussard, Oakland, CA, for “Le Boucherie”
The partnership between Yakima Valley College and the Larson Gallery Guild creates an environment where ideas flourish.
The Larson Gallery Guild supports the mission of the Larson Gallery to foster curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.
Your financial donations fund Larson Gallery Guild programming which includes staffing, publications and materials, special events, lectures, workshops, visiting artists, and jurors.
Yakima Valley College supports the Larson Gallery through the maintenance of the building, providing the director’s salary and benefits, technology, security, and work-study students.
During Exhibitions: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 12 PM-5:00 PM (note that this schedule varies during opening reception days)
Fostering curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.
Cultivating a Love of Art
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