Winners of Small Works Art Exhibition announced; awards reception Nov. 8

FALLBROOK – Brandon Gallery has announced the winners of its eighth annual Small Works Art Exhibition. Best of Show winner was Elizabeth Bautista, an ink acrylic painter. Other winners include Tony Radcliffe, first place; Martha Cowan, second place; Noreen Ring, third place; and Patty Fournier Willis, honorable mention.

Angela Koenig, chair of the event, said the gallery has adopted “open” categories to put more stress on artistic technique. Winners in those categories were: R. Mike Nichols, one each for best composition and edge control; Shirley Calvert, use of color; Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja, best in storytelling; Virginia Cole, best design; and Chick Curtis, second year in a row for best use of light.

Juror for the competition was Charlie Ciali, a Palm Springs artist and art instructor.

The gallery will host a reception and awards ceremony Saturday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. Winning and selected art will be on display in the gallery and available for purchase Nov. 1 through 30.

Brandon Gallery is located at 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook.