Bruce Roots juried art show winners announced

The winner of the Bruce Roots juried art show, in honour of Bruce County’s upcoming 150th celebrations, "Lakeside Harvest" by Marion Anderson of New Dundee and Southampton. The show can be seen now through April 30 at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. Photo submitted

More than 25 pieces of art are being showcased in the Bruce Gallery at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) now through April 30 as part of Bruce Roots.

The juried art show features the best of area artists and represents Bruce County as it celebrates 150 years. The winners were announced at an official opening on Saturday, January 7.

“The juried art shows have been an integral part of our exhibits at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre and the winners of each show have become a significant part of the art collection belonging to the Bruce County Art Bank," said Cathy McGirr, Director, Museum & Cultural Services.

“Bruce County is immensely rich in both artistic talent and uniquely gorgeous terrain,” said April Patry, Director of the Southampton Arts Centre. “The artworks that were submitted were as diverse as the artists who created them but all told the story of Bruce County life. The Bruce Roots show is a befitting way to launch a year of celebrations for Bruce County’s 150th. The Southampton Arts Centre is really pleased to be a contributing affiliate in the offering of Bruce Roots.”

The Bruce Roots Art Show winners are:

1st Place ($1400) – Marion Anderson, New Dundee/Southampton
2nd Place ($950) – Gayle Slinger, Sauble Beach
3rd Place ($650) – Yuksel Hassan, Southampton
Honourable Mention – Susan Enzenberger, Southampton
Honourable Mention – Jenny Lee Learn, Allenford
Honourable Mention – Angie Cormack, Paisley

The Bruce Roots Art Show is included with regular admission to BCM&CC.

The second place winner, "Looking out over Coloy's Bay" by Gayle Slinger of Sauble Beach. Photo submitted