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Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Front Page

Media Credit: Jason Rose Lisa Maxwell and her son Eric pause to take a closer look during the 9th annual Sandhill Art Exhibit held Saturday Sept. 30. The juried exhibit was open to artist from all over southwest, Kan.

Sandhill Art Association's 9th annual juried exhibit opened Sept. 30. The art exhibit, located in the GCCC Mercer Gallery, features the works of 17 professionals and 27 amateurs.

"There seems to be more entries this year and some larger ones as well," David Kinder, gallery director and artist, said. "Quality is great and the turnout was impressive with all the people who attended."

The show was judged by Ye Wang, an associate professor of art at Dodge City Community College. Eleven pieces received awards.

"I have judged shows in the past and am honored each time I am asked," Wang said. "There were so many entries it was a difficult decision. Best of show was a combination of collage and paint, [the] contemporary awards are limited and was a close choice."

The best of show award went to Archie Oliver for his mixed media piece titled "Cody Seeds." Oliver, who is an art instructor at Holcomb High School, created the collage and named it for his late son, Cody.

"I had no plan when I started," Oliver said. "It just came together and then I decided it was only right to name it in my son's honor."

Art department instructor, Brian McCallum, placed second in the professional category with his hand-made sculptures of people.

"It is a figurative piece and the viewer can think what they want," McCallum said. "I was also very pleased and honored with my placing. The judging is all a matter of the moment."

GCCC art student David Arras, Riudoso, N.M., entered a drawing depicting Lucifer's fall from heaven.

"I was very honored to be with all these great artists and didn't care if I won anything. Just glad to be here," Arras said.

Wanda Stallings, Garden City, retired from teaching art so she could focus on her own work. Stallings entered two watercolor pieces and received honorable mention for her piece titled "Grandma's Shakers." She also sold the piece for $200.

"Every judge sees something different when looking through the work," Stallings said. "I am pleased with my award and that I sold the piece."

Other pieces are for sale and the exhibit ends Friday, Oct. 27.

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