The Quinte Arts Council presented its Expressions show Thursday night.
Expressions is a biennial juried show where artists across the Quinte region submit their pieces to be juried in the hopes of winning the grand prize of $1,000.
Artists were allowed to submit up to two pieces and nearly 60 artists took part in the competition.
The following won at the show during the opening reception:
- 1st place and a $1000 prize: Daniel Decouvreur and his carving “Emergence”
- 2nd place and a $500 prize: Julie Eckert and her photograph “Autumn Emergence”
- Craft award $350 prize including a one year membership to Craft Ontario: Marta Mouka for “Maelstrom”
Jurors Peta Hall, who created Expressions in 1994, and Andrew Hamilton deliberated for five hours on the submissions.
The show is still open until June 22 at the John M. Parrott Gallery in the Belleville Public Library.
The public will be allowed to vote in the People’s Choice award.
The winner will receive a $250 gift certificate to Barratt’s Office Pro.
