The Sawnee Association of the Arts has announced the artists and works of art which were recently awarded as part of the group’s 2019 Springtime in the City Show & Art Market.

According to SAA member Kris Weeden, all the works on display at the Brannon-Heard House for the event were created by SAA members and were judged by a professional.

"I think it went really well," Weeden said. "It was very enjoyable, the art was beautiful and the talent that our artists have in our group is unbelievable."

In the end, she said that 13 awards were given by the judge for the photos, drawings, paintings and 3D works that were entered.

Those awarded artists include:

Photography

First Prize - Scott Eckley

Second Prize - Katherine Gamble

Third Prize - Kris Weeden

Honorable Mention - Nancy Walter

2D

First Prize - Milton Dey

Second Place - Bill Roberts 

Third Prize - an aspen Roberts  

Honorable Mention - Mary Negron  

Honorable Mention - Guy Frazer

3D

First Prize - Al Money     

Second Prize - Carole Kjellson

Third Prize - Marilyn DeCusati    

Honorable Mention - Robin Bird Smith

Weeden also said that the springtime art event was made possible by a grant from the Forsyth County Arts Alliance to help offer local arts, snacks and vendors to the local community.   

For more information on the Sawnee Association of the Arts, visit them online at sawneeart.org.