Juried Members Show: Gather
Current Exhibition
Upper Gallery September 25 - October 25, 2025A celebration of connection, collection, and convergence – “Gather” can evoke many meanings: the coming together of people, the assembling of ideas, or the collection of materials, experiences, and thoughts. Whether through representation or abstraction, we encouraged our artists to interpret the theme broadly. They will explore moments of reunion and connection, the layering and interaction of shapes and colors, or the way materials and concepts are collected and refined through their creative process. Let “Gather” inspire you to reflect on what it means to collect, connect, and create.
Their inspirations might include:
- Community & Togetherness (crowds, shared spaces, conversations)
- Nature’s Gatherings (flocks, forests, tidal patterns)
- Materiality & Process (collage, mixed media, collected objects)
- Internal Reflections (layered meanings, accumulation of thoughts)
We hope you’ll join us for the opening reception held at the gallery Thursday, September 25th from 5 – 7 PM. Stop by to meet the artists! Awards presented at 6 PM
This show was juried by Liz Haywood-Sullivan.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA-MP, IAPS/EP, has been dedicated to working exclusively in the pastel medium since 1996. Her attraction to the medium is pastel’s unique ability to capture light and atmosphere in the landscape. She is a sought-after instructor and judge for pastel societies and arts organizations around the world. Liz authored the popular book Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel (Northlight, 2013). Her award-winning pastel paintings have been featured in numerous books and magazine articles, and have appeared in national, international and museum exhibitions worldwide. Liz is a President Emerita of the International Association of Pastel Societies (2013-2017) and past president of North River Arts Society (2021-2025).
Prizes
- 1st Prize : Deep Reflection, Burnett Fountain by Mary Chandler
- 2nd Prize : Gathering by Elizabeth Cohen
- 3rd Prize : Cups and Kettles by Pamela DuLong Williams, CA
- Honorable Mention
- Pastel Award: Award for best pastel work : Wishing on the Wind by Allison Krajcik
Deep Reflection, Burnett Fountain
watercolor, 16 x 19.5 (image) 24 x 27.5 (with frame)
$2,500.00
Wild Blue Yonder
Mixed Media: Acrylic, Ink, and Pencil on Panel, 25 ½” h x 33 ½” w
$4,000.00
Relax and Listen
pastel on collaged vintage pages from book relax and listen, 38 1/4 x 29 1/2 inches
$5,000.00
Evening Prayer
color photographic print on archival paper, 16.5" H x 16.5" W
$395.00
A Leg to Stand On Triptych
Dollhouse furniture, fabric, wood, vintage wallpaper, 7 x 23 x 6
$675.00
