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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 ).
September 2022 Winners
Adrianna Young, 1st
Getting It Together, monotype collage, Mary Cheney Library
Sharon Quaglia, 2nd
Serendipity, alcohol 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).
May 2022 Winners
JoDee Cyr, 1st
Tulips, watercolor, Mary Cheney Library
Eric Vogel, 2nd
Fare of the Nowashe, pastel, 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).
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).
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).
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).
December 2021 SUPER Art of the Month
with 10 Winners
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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
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
Maine Red Boat Oil
Mount Fortunata Alcohol & Ink
Railroad Bridge Reflections Pastel
Maine Red Boat Oil
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
Clouds Illusions Alcohol-ink
Meadow Charmers Watercolor monotype
Calm Encaustic, mixed media
Clouds Illusions Alcohol-ink
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
Samantha's Big Surprise Pastel
Elegance Reflected Photography
Pond Rock Pastel
Samantha's Big Surprise Pastel
February 2020 Winners
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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
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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
