May 22, 2023 at 11:55 a.m.
Northern National Art Competition opening reception June 15
Northern National Art Competition opening reception June 15
"Top contemporary artists from the across the country submitted works for this juried competition," Nicolet College Arts and Events manager Jenny Bonardelli said in a press release announcing the upcoming show. "Only the finest pieces were selected, resulting in an amazing collection that rises to a very high standard."
The event is co-sponsored by the Northern Arts Council, which awards $8,500 in prize money to artists judged to have created the best works.
Tickets for the opening reception are $20 and can be purchased at Child's Frame Shop in downtown Rhinelander, from any Northern Arts Council member, or from Bonardelli, who can be contacted at [email protected] or (715) 365-4669.
The reception will include a light buffet, wine, live music by Darlene Cole, and commentary from this year's judge, F. Lennox "Lenny" Campello.
Known internationally for narrative-driven paintings and drawings and technology-infused mixed media works, Campello has worked as an artist, gallerist, curator, art critic, instructor, author, and arts blogger in the Greater Washington, D.C. area for over three decades, the release states.
He was named one of D.C.'s "most interesting people" by the Washington City Paper in 2016.
Campello pored over 612 images submitted by hundreds of artists from 43 states, in the end selecting 96 pieces for the exhibit.
"Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us at our opening reception," Bonardelli said. "It's always a remarkable evening in celebration of the artists whose work has been chosen for the exhibition. It's always an enjoyable experience to take a leisurely stroll to savor the exhibition while enjoying a glass of wine and a plate of hors d'ouevres and then to join exhibit juror and judge Lenny Campello as he shares his remarks on the curation of this prestigious national show."
Admission to the exhibit will be free after the opening reception. The Nicolet Art Gallery, located in the Northwoods Center on the Rhinelander campus, is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Fridays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Northern National Art Competition exhibit will run through July 28.
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