2027 Community Center Show
Entry Forms available below & in CH 4

Enter YOUR artwork into Holiday Memories Art Show? 

Due: 11/13

Community Center Show Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to all of the Artists!

Critiques by 2026 judges below

First Place: #33 Sandbars Jan Beaujon Couch

     A strong horizontally based composition that projects the harmony of the ocean and shoreline, with a twist: the sandbar becomes a surreal image of connection or transition that sets the entire image in a mystical context. The pastel application is smooth and skilled, giving the viewer the opportunity to reflect on the entire image in a calm, meditative manner. 

Critique by Pat Sparkuhl, 2026 judge

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      Jan’s pastel evokes mystery and captures a moment in time, maybe a memory or a dream. I am reminded of fleeting moments of awe. 
     The use of pastel gives rich color and soft texture. The use of linear strips of color creates repetition, while the bounce of reflection interrupts the rhythm and makes the viewer pause. 

​ Critique by Cynthia Sitton 2026 judge

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Honorable Mention #105 Windswept Suha Noursi 

     ​This is an image that exudes an inspirational feeling of atmospheric movement. By minimizing the use of colors in the environment, the artist has focused the viewer’s attention on the contrast of the silhouetted foliage with the turbulent sky. The skill shown by the movement in the sky sets this composition apart from most who attempt to express such a scenario. 

Critique by Pat Sparkuhl, 2026 judge

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     Suha’s oil painting captures the feeling of wind. The brushstrokes carry the eye through the atmosphere and around the bending trees. Without the brushstrokes, the piece would be ordinary and flat. 
     What could look simplistic is far from it. Every decision has added to the image. The spontaneity has been acquired through practice and confidence.  

Critique by Cynthia Sitton 2026 judge
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Second Place #29 Piaza Italia Agnes Copeland 

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     A fun and fanciful image created from layering, stenciling, and other collaged materials, combined with paint to create an colorful environment, full of movement and action. The work shows a clear understanding by the artist to internalize experiences and manifest them in a unique and personal expression. 

Critique by Pat Sparkuhl, 2026 judge

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​     Agnes has used collage in a way that feels crowded which gives a sense of the area depicted. The color is bright also adding to the lively environment and atmosphere. 
     By using the collage, there is a sense of time and history. Layers of stories lie within the scene.  

Critique by Cynthia Sitton 2026 judge

OCTOBER

Fri           Oct 9      Board Meeting                                     9-11
Wed        Oct 14    Bus Trip to San Diego
Sat           Oct 17    Open House           12 – 3 Studio Closed
Tues Oct 20           General Membership mtg/voting     4-6
Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 Geri Medway Workshop                  930-3

 
NOVEMBER

Mon/Tues 2/3      Take Down All Things Fall Show   Mon 1-4  Tues 9-11
Tues  Nov 3           Forms due HOLIDAY MEMORIES SHOW 3
Fri/Sat/Sun 6/7/8 Bonanza                                 Studio Closed
Tues        Nov 10   Intake Holiday Memories Show     1130-130
                               Hang Holiday Memories Show               2 - 4
Wed      Nov 11     Veterans Day                             Studio Closed
Fri           Nov 13   Board Meeting                                     9 – 11
Sat           Nov 14   Holiday Memories Reception           1-230
Studio Closed
Tues        Nov 17   THIRD TUESDAY                               4-6
Thurs/Fri 26/27 Thanksgiving                            Studio Closed

DECEMBER

Mon        Dec 7      Holiday Party CH1                                5-9
Fri           Dec 11   Board Meeting                                     9-11
Thurs/Fri 24/25    Christmas                               Studio Closed


 JANUARY 2027

Fri           Jan 1       New Year’s Day                    Studio Closed
Sat/Sun Jan 2/3 Take down Holiday Show                      9-4
Mon        Jan 4      Take down CCE
Tues        Jan 5      CCE Jury Day CH2                 by appointment
Tues        Jan 5       Faces in the Crowd Forms Due         3pm
Fri           Jan 8       Board meeting                                      9-11
Tues        Jan 12    Intake Faces in the Crowd            1130-130
Sat           Jan 16    Faces Reception                                   1-230
Tues        Jan 19    Third Tuesday        

Third Place #63 Untitled Anne Hakala ​

     A beautifully organized composition that presents a measure of symbolism mixed with organic tones, textures, and markings, resulting in an intriguing, primitive-looking image. The applications of seemingly random markings add to the overall intirgue of the artwork, uniting both contemporary and primitive perspectives. 

Critique by Pat Sparkuhl, 2026 judge

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     ​Ms. Hakala captured a sense of science fiction mystery. What is this curious object? Could it be a vessel of some sort? Could this piece be an experiment in formalism, an abstraction? The combination of a central object states it is of importance. The use of collaged material creates a dialogue of time. The colors are muddy and could suggest a dystopian vision. It could also be interpreted as an ancient object that has been formed from the earth and weathered time.  

Critique by Cynthia Sitton 2026 judge
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​​​LWAA 2026 EVENTS CALENDAR

(Note: This is a tentative listing of events and may change.)

Calling All Artists!
Entries are now being accepted for the 2027 Community Center Art Exhibition!

Submission Instructions

Place completed entry form(s) in the entry box located on the Supervisor's desk in the Clubhouse 4 Art Studio.

Please include:

• Entry fee of $25 (check payable as indicated in the Prospectus)
• Signed GRF Release form

Entry Deadline:  Saturday, December 5th 3:00 PM

IMPORTANT:
Please read the Prospectus carefully for CHANGES IN THIS YEAR'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, important dates, and other details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does the Jury Committee Do? 

• The Jury Committee reviews each artwork to ensure compliance with exhibition requirements, including:
• Verifying that the identification information attached to the back of each artwork matches the submitted entry form. No substitutions will be allowed.
• Confirming that artwork is clean, dust-free, and free of debris under glass.
• Inspecting framing and hanging hardware for safety and quality standards:
• Artwork must be secure within the frame.
• Metal frame edges must not present a safety hazard.
• Hanging wire must be securely attached and in good condition.  Wire must not hang above the frame when mounted on the wall.
• Frayed or damaged wire that could cause injury will not be accepted.

What Do the Judges Do? 

Once the paintings are hung and the exhibition is ready for opening, three professional judges will evaluate each artwork and award ribbons based on:

• Concept
• Originality
• Use of Medium *
• Presentation

Questions?
        Please email:
Docia Reed, Chair dociareed@yahoo.com  
                    or Call or Text: 949-521-3312
Diane Corbin, Co-Chair jcdc70@att.net 
                     ​or Call or Text: 209-416-7366