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ART OF THE MONTH

Art of the Month is a members-only art contest held during each monthly meeting. Our guest demonstrator chooses 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

The contest judge will give a brief critique of each winning piece. This is a great opportunity for all of us to learn!

To learn how Art of the Month works and how to enter, click here.

You can see the artwork at three Manchester locations: Mary Cheney Library, The Arbors, and Whiton Library.

September 2023 Winners

 

Mary Bollash, 1st

Aunt Tina’s Beach, watercolor, Mary Cheney Library 

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Austin Pouliot, 2nd

IDK OK, gel stain, Whiton Library

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Joyce Erickson, Honorable MentionMidnight Sky, sculpture (too large to place)

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Photo, left to right, Joyce Erickson (HM), Austin Pouliot (2nd) and Mary Bollash (1st).

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May 2023 Winners

 

Victoria Dubiel, 1st

Sustentation, photogaphy, The Arbors

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Doris Philips, 2nd

Charlie, oil, Whiton Library

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Bina Nair, 3rd 

Warli (Indian Art), acrylic, Mary Cheney Library

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Photo, left to right, Victoria Dubiel (1st), Bina Nair (3rd) and Doris Philips (2nd).

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April 2023 Winners

 

Natasha Piendel, 1st

The Last Light, pastel, Whiton Library

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Jim Oliphant, 2nd

Pink Ruffles, photography,The Arbors

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Karen Waggoner, 3rd 

Poetry Flower, photography, Mary Cheney Library

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Photo, left to right, Natasha Piendel (1st), Jim Oliphant (2nd) and Karen Waggoner (3rd).

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March 2023 Winners

 

Adrianna Young, 1st

Companions, oil, Mary Cheney Library   

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Dan Nichols, 2nd

Field of Dreams, oil, The Arbors

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Athira Sanal, 3rd 

Kakakali, acrylic, Whiton Library

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Photo, left to right, Adrianna Young (1st), Dan Nichols (2nd) and Athira Sanal (3rd).

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December 2022 Winners

 

Jeff Reid, 1st 

Bonnie, oil, Mary Cheney Library   

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Sharon Quaglia, 2nd

Cream, alcohol ink, Whiton Library

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Tim Simoes, 3rd 

Best Friends, oil, The Arbors

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Because we are meeting via Zoom for the next two months, winning artwork for December will remain on display for three months. 

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Photo, left to right, Sharon Quaglia (2nd), Jeff Reid (1st) and Tim Simoes (3rd).

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November 2022 Winners

 

Austin Pouliot, 1st 

CC Special, acrylic, Mary Cheney Library   

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Emilie Beckwith, 2nd

Cascades of Blue, watercolor, The Arbors

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Normand Charlette, 3rd 

Buckland Pond Menagerie, Photography, Whiton Library

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Photo, left to right, Normand Charlette (3rd), Emilie Beckwith (2nd) and Austin Pouliot (1st).

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October 2022 Winners

 

Sharon Quaglia, 1st

The Sun Poured in Like Butterscotch, alcohol ink, The Arbors  

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Jessey Ina-Lee, 2nd

ABJ, acrylic markers, Mary Cheney Library 

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Micheline Champagne, 3rd 

La Vachiere, acrylic, Whiton Library

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Photo, left to right, Sharon Quaglia (1st), Jessey Ina-Lee (2nd) and Micheline Champagne (3rd ).

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September 2022 Winners

 

Adrianna Young, 1st

Getting It Together, monotype collage, Mary Cheney Library 

 

Sharon Quaglia, 2nd

Serendipityalcohol ink, Whiton Library

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Dan Nichols, 3rd 

On Fern Street, oil, The Arbors

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Photo, left to right, Adrianna Young (1st), Dan Nichols (3rd) and Shanon Quaglia (2nd).

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May 2022 Winners

 

JoDee Cyr, 1st

Tulips, watercolor, Mary Cheney Library 

 

Eric Vogel, 2nd

Fare of the Nowashepastel, The Arbors

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Nancy Madar, 3rd 

Ismenius & 2 Pink Flowers, photography,

Whiton Library

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Photo, left to right, JoDee Cyr (1st), Eric Vogel (2nd), and Nancy Madar (3rd).

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April 2022 Winners

 

Janet Heller, 1st

First of Many, watercolor, The Arbors 

 

Diane McVicker, 2nd

PA Sunset, pastel, Mary Cheney Library 

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Mary Bollash, 3rd 

Happy, photography, Whiton Library

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Photo, left to right, Mary Bollash (3rd), Diane McVicker (2nd), and Janet Heller (1st).

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March 2022 Winners

 

Bonnie Lindland, 1st

Pain, watercolor, Whiton Library 

 

Jeff Reid, 2nd

General Fenwick, oil, The Arbors

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Mary Bollash, 3rd 

Oceanside, watercolor, Mary Cheney Library 

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Photo, left to right, Bonnie Lindland (1st) Jeff Reid (2nd), and Mary Bollash (3rd).

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February 2022 Winners

 

Dennis Davey, 1st

Capstone Bridge, pen & ink, Mary Cheney Library

 

Jeff Reid, 2nd

1950 Fashion Show, oil,

The Arbors

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Sharon Quaglia, 3rd 

His eyes were the color of . . . ., alcohol ink, Whiton Library 

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Photo, left to right, Jeff Reid (2nd), Dennis Davey (1st) and Shanon Quaglia (3rd).

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December 2021 SUPER Art of the Month

with 10 Winners

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Complete list of winners

 

Pictured, from left to right:

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Laura Kinlock, 1st

Last Night, Pastel, Mary Cheney Library

 

Janet Heller, 2nd

Winter's Peace Aglow, Watercolor, Whiton Library

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Jodee Cyr, 3rd 

Goldfish, Oil, The Arbors 

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November 2021 Winners

 

Jay Moir, 1st

Maine Red Boat, oil, The Arbors

 

Sharon Quaglia, 2nd

Mount Fortunata, alcohol & ink,

Whiton Library 

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Jan McCollum, 3rd 

Railroad Bridge Reflections, pastel, 

Mary Cheney Library

October 2021 Winners

 

Sharon Quaglia, 1st

Clouds Illusions, Alcohol ink, The Arbors

 

Rita Borden, 2nd

Meadow Charmers, Watercolor monotype, Mary Cheney Library

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Ginny Emerson, 3rd 

Calm, Encaustic, mixed media, Whiton Library

September 2021 Winners

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Rhea Sutter, 1st

Pond Rock, Pastel, Mary Cheney Library 

 

Jim Oliphant, 2nd

Elegance Reflected, Photography, 

The Arbors

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Jan McCollum, 3rd 

Pond Rock, Pastel, Whiton Library

February 2020 Winners

Left to right:

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Jeff Reid, 1st

Bonnie, Oil, Webster Bank

 

Laura Kinlock, 2nd

Hidden in the Marsh, Pastel, Mary Cheney Library

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Oren Poulin, 3rd 

Gander, Pastel, The Arbors 

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Ellen Haines Chaponis,  HM 

Small Prey, Collage, Whiton Library

January 2020 Winners

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Dennis Davey, 1st

Red & White, Pen and ink, The Arbors

 

Jeff Reid, 2nd

Self Portrait, Oil, Mary Cheney Library

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Rhea Sutter, 3rd 

Mia Forever Blowing Bubbles, Pastel, Webster Bank 

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Oren Paulin,  HM 

Big Jump, Pastel, Whiton Library

December 2019 Winners

Left to right:

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Jeff Reid, HM
Untitled after Vermeer, Oil

Eric Vogel, 3rd
Purple Bounty Majesty, Pastel

Emilie Beckwith, 2nd
Jenne Farm, VT, Watercolor

Laura Kinlock, 1st
Gurleyville Gristmill, Pastel

November 2019 Winners

Left to right:

Jeff Reid, 1st
Untitled after Da Vinci, Oil

Sehrish Kahn, 2nd
Whirling Dervish, Oil

Jo Dee Cyr, 3rd
Holiday Shimmer, Acrylic

Normand Charlette, HM
Ruins, Photography

October 2019 Winners

Left to right:

Bonnie Lindland, 1st
What's Next, Watercolor

Jeff Reid, 2nd
Sleepy Hallow, Oil

Rita Borden, 3rd
More Roses, Watercolor monotype

No HM

September 2019 Winners

Left to right:

Laura Kinlock, 1st
Violets on a Rainy Day, Pastel

Jeff Reid, 2nd
Untitled after Velesquez, Oil

Penny Brandt, 3rd
Surf's Up, Watercolor

Oren Paulin, HM
Meigs Point, Pastel

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