Press Release

"Newport Annual" winners challenge our take on nature, architecture, identity

Monday, February 08, 2010

Ann Daum wins Best-in-Show and Newport Annual Award

NEWPORT, RI: Ann L. Daum's oil painting Portrait of Migrant Blueberry Harvester has won the two top prizes in the Newport Annual Members' Juried Exhibition, which opened on February 6 and runs through May 23 at the Newport Art Museum. Guest Juror Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, Curator of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut, selected Daum's painting for Best-in-Show and Newport Art Museum Curator Nancy Whipple Grinnell awarded the Newport Art Museum Award. Executive Director Lisa Goddard and Grinnell announced award winners in multiple categories during a reception at the Museum on Friday evening, February 5.

The Newport Annual is the largest, most comprehensive exhibition of regional contemporary art in the state. Two hundred and ninety artists entered the juried show this year. Ramírez-Montagut selected 92 for the exhibition and awarded prizes in six categories. She commented, "The works selected for this exhibition present (an) untraditional take on established notions, ideas and/or techniques. They challenge our take on nature, architecture, identity; they play with the boundaries between figuration and abstraction; experiment with certain techniques or continue working with some that are not considered cutting edge, such as collage."

Prize-winning artists and works:

Best In Show: Sponsored by Dr. Arthur and Catherine Bert, in memory of Dr. Thomas Wachtel; and Providence Picture Frame
Ann L. Daum, Portrait of Migrant Blueberry Harvester,
Oil on canvas
The artist lives in Cranston, RI.

The Newport Art Museum Award:
Ann L. Daum, Portrait of Migrant Blueberry Harvester,
Oil on canvas

1st Photography: Sayer Regan & Thayer LLP Award
Jill Brody, Intersection,
Digital photograph
The artist lives in Providence, RI.

Honorable Mention Photography
Marc Jaffe, American Diner,
Digital photograph.
The artist lives in Barrington, RI.

1st Three-Dimensional: Jessica Hagen Fine Arts & Design Award
Robert Kieronski, Create Life,
Electronics, chemistry, cabinetry
The artist lives in Newport, RI.

1st Painting: Roger King Fine Art Award
Jemison Faust, Tipping Point # 3: Before the Work Begins,
Oil on board
The artist lives in Newport, RI.

Honorable Mention Painting
Luke Randall, Classic,
Oil on canvas.
The artist lives in Saunderstown, RI.

1st Watercolor: William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd Award
Paola Mangiacapra, Rigging Shed,
Watercolor
The artist lives in Kingston, RI.

Honorable Mention Watercolor
Priscilla Malone, Marsh Study,
Watercolor on paper
The artist lives in Portsmouth, RI.

1st Prints/Pastels/Drawings/Mixed Media: Arnold Art Store & Gallery Award
Priscilla C. Foley, Ike & Ruth: Waiting,
Mixed media
The artist lives in Jamestown, RI.

Honorable Mention Prints/Pastels/Drawings/Mixed Media
Grace Bentley-Scheck, Chelsea Rising-Orange Boogie (Homage to P. Mondrian),
Collagraph with silk aquatint
The artist lives in Narragansett, RI.

About the Newport Art Museum: The Newport Art Museum's collections and exhibitions focus on the visual artists of Newport and southeastern New England, reflecting both the rich heritage of the past and the lively art scene of the present. The Museum also offers art classes and camps, concerts, talks, trips, and special events throughout the year. The Newport Art Museum is fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and receives support from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. The Newport Art Museum is situated in Newport's Old Quarter at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; $6 Military and students with valid ID; Museum members and children under 5: no charge. By donation Saturday from 10 am to noon. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 12 - 4 pm. Open most major holiday Mondays. Check website for details. To learn more visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call (401) 848-8200.

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