I am pleased to announce that my poem "Panorama Point" won 1st Prize in the Colorado State Fair Poetry Contest. There will be a live reading of accepted and winning poems on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building.
I am also pleased to announce that my artwork "The Hard Work of Civil Rights" won 3rd prize in the Emerging Artist Division in the Drawing and Printmaking category.
Also accepted is "Ute Passing Tava-Kaa-Vi" a celebration of one of the First Nations that populated Colorado long before the Eastern immigrants arrived. This piece represents the previously named peoples beneath the great Sun Mountain, also called Pikes Peak.
A second new work accepted is "Latent Power" a representation of the Giant Checkered rabbits that grace our land. It's no joke that these rabbits are giants in their class. I returned to the use of conte' crayon on this one and am extremely pleased with the outcome.
Go to the State Fair to celebrate Colorado's 150th Anniversary!
Miniatures Art Show
This month I have two pieces in the Academy Art and Frame Company's Miniatures exhibition. It was a good challenge to produce these works with a size limit of 5 x 5 inches. This is a fun show to participate in and generates alot of conversation and sometimes awe at what can be done with such limitations.
Don't Miss the MAC!
I have two pieces at the Manitou Art Center 1st Amendment Show in the Intemann Gallery August-September. I so appreciate this great art center and making space for anyone to show their work.
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