Plymouth City Council — Transcript
Friday, April 16, 2021
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Plymouth Arts Council celebrates 24 years of community art exhibition
Juried Art Exhibit
Award Ceremony
Artwork Judging Criteria
Award Winners
Areas of Interest (5)
- The Primavera art exhibition celebrates its 24th year, showcasing diverse mediums from local and surrounding communities.
- Judge Craig Campbell, with 40 years of experience, highlights the importance of visual communication and visceral response in art.
- Critique of muted contrast in some award-winning potential pieces offers advice for artists to enhance their work.
- The Myrna Kaner Award recognizes outstanding student artists, honoring an educator and charter member of the Plymouth Arts Council.
- Plymouth Arts Council bestows a special award on a local resident artist for their exceptional contribution.
Notable Quotes (5)
This is the 24th year that we are hosting this annual exhibit at the plymouth community center.
I believe that the best artwork communicates visually so no words are needed not too much technology and when you look at it you have a re you have a visceral response.
If I were to say change the work in any way a good friend of mine who taught for many years said if you ever wonder about a two-dimensional work a drawing or painting how you want to make it better make the darkers dark darker make the darks darker and the lights lighter contrast make them higher contrast.
I saw some designs that were really exceptional but the contrast was very muted so i really encourage you to keep working be happy with the work you're doing look at lots of other work and carry on.
We have two more awards that we like to give out every year at the end of primavera and we have an award that's called the myrna kaner award which is named after the charter member of the plymouth arts council she was an educator and so we always like to give that to a student.
People (10)
Anne NoonanPlymouth Arts Council MemberIntroduced the event and the judge.
Introduced the event and the judge.
Craig CampbellJudge for the 2021 Primavera Art ExhibitionArtist with 40 years of experience, discussed his criteria for judging and highlighted award-winning pieces.
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Artist with 40 years of experience, discussed his criteria for judging and highlighted award-winning pieces.
“I believe that the best artwork communicates visually so no words are needed not too much technology and when you look at it you have a re you have a visceral response.”
Explaining his judging criteria.
“If I were to say change the work in any way a good friend of mine who taught for many years said if you ever wonder about a two-dimensional work a drawing or painting how you want to make it better make the darkers dark darker make the darks darker and the lights lighter contrast make them higher contrast.”
Offering advice to artists.
Nadia WexafArtistHer adult artwork was recognized for having 'real presence'.
Her adult artwork was recognized for having 'real presence'.
Marie HaydaArtistHer acrylic painting was recognized for its serenity and calmness.
Her acrylic painting was recognized for its serenity and calmness.
Amy FitzGeraldArtistHer ceramic self-portrait was recognized for its striking significance.
Her ceramic self-portrait was recognized for its striking significance.
Leah MikowskiArtistHer photograph 'Imagine a Day in His Shoes' received Best in Show.
Her photograph 'Imagine a Day in His Shoes' received Best in Show.
Jackie FrizziniPlymouth Arts Council MemberThanked the judge and announced two additional awards.
Thanked the judge and announced two additional awards.
Myrna KanerCharter Member of the Plymouth Arts CouncilThe Myrna Kaner Award is named in her honor and given to a student.
The Myrna Kaner Award is named in her honor and given to a student.
Megan SchultzStudent ArtistReceived the Myrna Kaner Award for her piece 'Cherries in the Rain'.
Received the Myrna Kaner Award for her piece 'Cherries in the Rain'.
Addie MoscowPlymouth Resident ArtistReceived an award from the Plymouth Arts Council for her steel sculpture 'The Heart of a Clown'.
Received an award from the Plymouth Arts Council for her steel sculpture 'The Heart of a Clown'.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- 2021 Primavera Springtime Celebration of the Arts - Virtual Awards Ceremony
- 24th annual exhibit at the Plymouth Community Center