The 50th Annual ESAC Outdoor Art Show is officially in the books! We could not have asked for a better anniversary celebration. The Art Center staff wishes to say a big THANK YOU to all of our festival artists, art patrons who came out to support them, the local downtown businesses that welcomed everyone with open arms, our generous sponsors and as always our amazing volunteers who made this all possible. We are so proud of our art community and happy to see it grow day by day. Looking forward to a spectacular #OAS2023! Photography Credit for photo above: Stephen Savage

2022 AWARD WINNERS: CONGRATULATIONS to all of this year's award winners and many thanks to our judges, Chris Davis and Dan Bynum! Isabel Jackson Best of Show: Molly McGuire (Booth # 31) Bob Mullican Award: Karron Troil (Booth # 87) First Place --- Painting (Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor): Sarah Scott (Booth # 59) Photography: CW Banfield (Booth # 29-30) Drawing and Graphics (includes Pastel): John Davis (Booth # 9) Sculpture: Brenda Gordon (Booth # 34) Ceramics: David Self (Booth # 57) Fine Craft (includes Fine Jewelry): Catherine Goolsby (Booth # 50) Mixed Media: Leslie Ravey (Booth # 64) Second Place --- Painting (Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor): Edgar Reims (Booth # Photography: Jason Stoddart (Booth # 78-79) Drawing and Graphics (includes Pastel): Brian Tan (Booth # 74) Sculpture: Steven Dark (Booth # 60) Ceramics: Zack Callaghan & Lisa Tantillo (Booth # 88) Fine Craft (includes Fine Jewelry): Caleb Barnaby (Booth # 3) Mixed Media: Kelly Nicole Hatfield (Booth # 46) Fairhope Arts and Crafts Reciprocal Award: Colette Waite (Booth # 41)

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THANK YOU TO OUR AWARD SPONSORS:

$10,000 in prizes to artists are made possible by the generosity of our sponsors. Isabel Jackson Best of Show Award $2500 In memory of former ESAC Board President & Outdoor Art Show Chair, Isabel Jackson Sponsored by Hargrove Foundation

Bob Mullican First Place Award $1500  In memory of long time Co-Chair of the Outdoor Art Show and arts supporter, Bob Mullican Sponsored by Alabama State Council on the Arts

Painting - First Place $500 Sponsored by Prestwood Law Firm Photography - First Place $500 In honor of Mary Van Antwerp  Sponsored by Torrey Van Antwerp Dekeyser, Mary Alden Van Antwerp and Nancy Van Antwerp Shaneyfelt Drawing and Graphics - First Place $500 Sponsored by State Senator Chris Elliot   Sculpture - First Place $500 Sponsored by Barbara Casey in honor of Fran Faust Slade Edith Harwell Ceramics Award - First Place $500 Sponsored by Gaye Lindsey Mixed Media - First Place $500 Sponsored in memory of Fred Marchman by Robert Marchman, Elizabeth Edgar and Louise Meredith Fine Craft and Fine Jewelry - First Place $500 Sponsored by State Representative Joe Faust Merit Awards - $300 each in all categories Made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts  and the National Endowment for the Arts Special thanks to: Chick-fil-A + Imperial Dade + Tony's Towing + Flowerwood Nursery + Xerox

Current Exhibits

ANNUAL MEMBERS' JURIED SHOW Exhibit Dates: Mar 4 - Apr 29, 2022 Each Artist Member was able to enter up to 3 pieces for jurying. We had 170 entries, with 90 pieces selected for the show. Pictured above: Best of Show "Vigilant" by Karen Roloson

"Creations of a Curious Sort" Work by Maralyn Wilson Exhibit Dates: Mar 4 - Apr 30, 2022 Wilson works in clay and encaustic wax. "I like to tell stories with my art, and the encaustic finish on the clay sculpture adds depth, and a feeling of the past. Each of my sculptures has a story that has unfolded for me, as I created the piece.” Pictured above: "The Rose"

Upcoming Academy Happenings

Hi all! We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our website's Education page when checking out products. GOOD NEWS: OUR NEW WEBSITE IS ALMOST COMPLETE! In the meantime, if you would like to sign up for a class or workshop, we ask that you please purchase by phone or email at this time while we straighten out the issue. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding! To register or contact our Academy Director, Reanna Watson: By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 100 By email: [email protected] In person: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

WELCOME NEW ESAC MEMBERS!

Each week we like to spotlight members who have recently joined or renewed the Art Center.  Thanks for your continued support: Rodney Pierce Martin de Vore Lindsay Tucker Sea Oat Studio Phil Harper Doreen Sorrels Debbie Davis Janie Stone Sherrel Smith Herman H Franco Leslie Edgemon Chris Knight Elizabeth H Brinkley Marilyn Mears Heather Pappas Mary Hughes Tom Love Susan H. Norrell Sabine Schultz Membership keeps the arts alive at the  Eastern Shore Art Center.   Memberships are good for one year from the time you join and include various levels of benefits. Your contribution makes a difference! Through membership, you support exhibitions, educational programs, community outreach and preserve the Center’s ability to offer workshops and classes for adults and children.

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THANK YOU!

ESAC programming has been made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

THANK YOU TO OUR MARCH ART WALK SPONSOR! Thanks to the support of local businesses such as Roberts Brothers, Inc., we are allowed to continue bringing these amazing events and exhibits to the community. www.robertsbrothers.com

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