The Creative ART Connection is a non-profit organization whose purpose it is to stimulate cultural development in the Bossier City community by providing activities and an outlet for the talents of all craftsmen in the field of fine arts. The Creative Art Connection shall encourage the production of creative work and the appreciation of art in order to widen the vision of the individual and to enrich the moral and spiritual life of the community.

To join the Creative ART Connection send an email requesting a membership application to: creativeartconnection(at)gmail.com.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

CAC 33rd Spring Art Festival Awards



Sorry, but I received no pictures, so I've posted my own image: Sunhorse III, which received a second place in the miscellaneous category. I don't like to blog without images. I'll be glad to post any and all images sent to me. Here are the awards from the CAC Spring Art Festival (congratulations to everyone!):

Best of Show ~ Bursting Forth by Kathleen Pate

Sculpture ~ 1st place: Magnolia by Michelle Burke
                   2nd place: Ebb Flow by Kathleen Pate
                   3rd place: Water Lilies by Pat Kirkes

Oils ~ 1st place: Rose Breasted Grosbeak by Ann Evans
          honorable mention: Wagonload of Sunshine by Teresa Lamar

Mixed Media ~ 1st place: Breakthrough by Michelle Burke
                         2nd place: Royal Sanctuary by Kathleen Pate
                         3rd place: Crazy Daisy by Evelyn McFarland

Miscellaneous ~ 1st place: San Miguel by Martha DeSoto
                          2nd place: Sun Horse III by Linda Snider Ward
                          honorable mention: Frosty Morning by Lonnie McInnis

Non-Original ~ 1st place: Springtime Thaw by Shirley Koval
                         2nd place: Watermelon and Plums by Pat Kirkes

People's Choice Award: Wagonload of Sunshine by Teresa Lamar

Show juror Debbie Buchanan Engle stated "The Creative Art Connection is flourishing and evolving, both individually and as a group. This cohesive show is a fantastic reflection of the group's willingness to push boundaries and keep the viewer entertained with new and interesting techniques. As a long time appreciator of this organization's collective work, I am pleased to report that this exhibit randks among the top three CAC shows that I have seen in the last decade."
                       


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

CAC Spring Art Festival

The reception/awards ceremony for the Creative Art Connection Spring Art Festival Show is May 6, 2012 at the History Center of the Bossier Central Library, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.