Local artists win awards at Ellarslie Open

Thirty-one of 134 exhibiting artists received awards during the June 25 artists reception for “Ellarslie Open 39” at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion.

The annual juried exhibition showcases, this year, over 160 artworks by artists from the region and as far away as Texas.

Deborah Oliver oversaw the installation of the diverse artwork that fills gallery and display areas throughout the museum. Most of the artwork is available for purchase.

Before a crowd of 350 artists and guests, Trenton Museum Society’s Patricia Allen, juror Walter Wickiser, and Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora gave welcoming remarks, with Mayor Gusciora then delivering the awards.

Carole Doerr Allen of Flemington, N.J., won the Doug Palmer Award for Best in Show, Overall, for her painting “Dark Horse; Storm Approaching.”

Category winners included Diane Greenberg (drawing), New Hope; Jeffrey Weiser (photography), Bensalem; Marc Schimsky (printmaking), Yardley; and Elizabeth Oberman (watercolor), Flemington.

Ellarslie Open 39 will remain on view through Oct. 2, with related gallery talks and events later in the summer and early fall. Visit ellarslie.org for information.

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