65th Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition

Celebrating its 65th year at the Larson Gallery, the Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition showcases the most current and innovative artwork being produced in this region. The juror for this exhibition is Lauren Lessing.

Underwriters: Leo Adams, Heritage University, Christian & Janet Schlect, and Marcia Blevins

Award Sponsors: Larson Gallery Guild, Leo Adams, Kurt & Melissa Labberton, Heritage University, Christian & Janet Schlect, Delma Tayer, Jeff Reynolds, The Baha’is of Yakima, Linda Kaminski, Rob & Michelle Wyles, and Boxx Gallery.

$750 -BEST OF SHOW AWARD
“Breaking Free” Karen Starkey

$350 – LARSON GALLERY GUILD PURCHASE AWARD
“Riverside Bliss” Darcie Roberts

$300 – LILLIAN ADAMS & MURIEL ADAMS MEMORIAL AWARD
“Prickley Pod” Jerry Johnson

$300 – BERNICE KINSEY MEMORIAL AWARD
“Abandoned” Susan Harris

$250 – HERITAGE UNIVERSITY AWARD
“Manashtash” Bob Fisher

$200 – DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD
“Untitled” Gary Dismukes

$200 – HAROLD E. TAYER MEMORIAL AWARD
“Resonant Universe #2” Cheryl Hahn

$150 – JEFFREY M. REYNOLDS
“IT CAN HANG ON MY WALL ANYDAY” AWARD
“Maiden” Louis Toweill

$120 – BAHA’I FAITH AWARD
“Breaking Free” Karen Starkey

$100 – KAREN RAINE MEMORIAL AWARD
“Forty” Rachel Hall Kirk

$100 – BOXX GALLERY AWARD
“Hop Fields & Mt. Adams” Ralph Woodall

$35 – Unity Award
“BLM” Cathy Lapsley

$35 – Justice Award
“Fractured Culture” Dawson Lapsley

Honorable Mentions:

Darcie Roberts- Peeking Through
Julia Prather-Freemont Destination
Leslie Ann Hauer- Swirls
Tracy Petre-Just a Bunch of Sheep
Jaquelyn Gailbraith – America America Where Art Thou?
Gary Bailey – Walkway to the Past
James Berg – Gator
Tim Brannif- Sunset
Scott Mayberry- Chamber Music
Mariane Sugihara – Strawberry Ice Cream Float

Partnership

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.

Hours

During Exhibitions:
Tuesday – Friday 10 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday 12 PM-5:00 PM
(note that this schedule varies during opening reception days)

Mission

Fostering curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.

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Vision

Cultivating a Love of Art