Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
Lisa Harris, President and Kathy Henderson, Show Director of the South Lake Art League (SLAL) are pleased to announce the opening of their newest 2022 Fine Art Photography Art Show. This exciting new photography show is sponsored by Becker Funeral Home and it will be on display through Saturday, April 2. The community is invited to stop by to see that show as well as the other current exhibits of member artwork, while voting for your favorites. People’s Choice Honors will be awarded at the end of this exhibition.
Photography Show Awards: With five separately themed topics, the Nature category awarded ribbons for First Place to Joni Thum for ‘Summer Cone Flowers’, with Second Place to Kathryn Wise for ‘Summer Dip’ and Third Place Honors to Marie Dodek Brown for ‘Peacock Head Crest’. The Manmade category awarded First Place to Lisa Harris for ‘Better Days’, with Second Place to Laura Howell for ‘Stairway’ and Third Place Honors to Melanie Wolfhart for ‘Big Apple of My Eye’. The People category awarded First Place to Joni Thum for ‘Attitude’ with Second Place to Melanie Wolfhart for ‘Hot Cocoa’ and Third Place Honors went to Lisa Harris for ‘Chillin’. The Black & White category awarded First Place to Marie Dodek Brown for ‘Sweet Little Shorebird’ with Second Place honors to Laura Howell for ‘Forest of Dreams’ and Third Place Honors went to Joni Thum for ‘Love and Light’. The Creative category awarded First Place honors to Sue Hilton for ‘Time’, Second Place to Laura Howell for ‘Leaf Lines’ and Third Place Honors went to Melanie Wolfhart for ‘I Scream for Ice Cream’. The Sponsor’s Choice Award went to Kathryn Wise for ‘Stacked Stones’.
Mandala Art Workshop & Demonstration: Layla Bowen shared a hands-on workshop on Mandala Art as well as a henna art demonstration. Everyone was invited to create their own Mandala Art designs as well as to receive a complimentary and temporary Henna Art tattoo.
SLAL Spring Art Show: The South Lake Art League is now calling for entries for their Spring 2022 art show. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, March 30 for four categories including 1. Mixed Media, Zentangle & Collage, 2. Watercolor, 3. Acrylic & Oil as well as 4. Pastels, Colored Pencil, Pen & Ink. Art will be judged and ribbon awards will be presented to first, second and third place award winners. There will also be ‘Best of Show’ and a People’s Choice awards. To review the entry rules, visit the SLAL website. This next art show meeting and opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 9 starting at 10 AM.
SLAL Membership Benefits: It is always a great time for all local artists to join the South Lake Art League. Their Clermont SLAL Gallery offers two-member art shows in the spring and fall as well as two-member fine art photography shows per year. Member’s websites are linked to the SLAL website. Members receive discounted fees on special workshops and classes. Their SLAL Photography Club offers valuable photo instructional meetings. SLAL members are encouraged to volunteer to help with various projects, activities and gallery sitting.
The South Lake Art League strives to promote all forms of art and its appreciation throughout the South Lake County Area. They work to bring together people interested in the arts and to provide opportunities for participation in classes, workshops and shows. They offer art classes in acrylics, colored pencils, drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, fine art photography, Zentangle and watercolor with other art-related events.
Celebrating The Fine Arts In Clermont, Florida: SLAL fine art and photography shows are held in the spring and fall. Children’s Art Classes are held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 PM. Ages 8 and up. Come to the SLAL Art Gallery to look at their exhibits, purchase artwork, make donations and support the arts. There are plenty of wonderful opportunities to celebrate the arts here in Central Florida. South Lake Art League Gallery is conveniently located at 776 West Montrose Street in Clermont, FL 34712-1672. For more SLAL information, sponsorship opportunities and membership applications, email: ElisaBHarris@GMail.com and visit: www.SouthLakeArtLeague.com.
