The Waimea Arts Council is presenting its the 32nd annual Helen M. Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show during the month of October. The show opened Wednesday and runs through Oct. 29 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
The Waimea Arts Council is presenting its the 32nd annual Helen M. Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show during the month of October. The show opened Wednesday and runs through Oct. 29 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
Out of 44 member entries submitted, the juror chose 32 to comprise the exhibit. These 32 pieces, which include paintings in all mediums, drawings, sculptures, jewelry and photographs, will be on display at the gallery.
A reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the gallery. Awards will be presented to the winning artists: Juror’s Choice: Terry Bensch “The Journey” oil painting; first place: Will Bateman, “Our Second Childhood” oil painting; second place: Alissa Mattson “Folks” pastel chalk; and third place: Carolyn Lancaster, “Budding Pineapple” watercolor
The show is held every year in honor of Helen Cassidy, who was instrumental in establishing the Waimea Arts Council over 35 years ago. She died April 8, 1985. Her efforts to establish and promote the Waimea Arts Council culminated in the Firehouse Gallery, their most visible program.
Judging this year’s show was Matt Harper. Harper is the new owner of the Kona Frame Shop and came to the island with a strong background in both curatorial skills and installation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Alabama.
He has worked on more than 50 exhibitions in his diverse career and has offered to not only jury the Helen Cassidy Show, but also install the final selection.