April 17–April 22, 2023
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
exhibit hours
Monday–Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm
artist's reception
Sunday, April 16 | 5:00pm
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
exhibit hours
Monday–Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm
artist's reception
Sunday, April 16 | 5:00pm
Make plans to visit the Tipp Center to view the 2023 a fine art exhibit. Prepare to be amazed at the talent that resides in our area. The exhibit will be available for viewing on the dates and times listed above and there is no charge to visit. Come and support the local talent that we are so fortunate to have—right in our back yard!
The a fine art exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center (directions below) which has a large parking area and is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
The a fine art exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center (directions below) which has a large parking area and is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
2023 Award recipients
TCAAC hosted the 2023 Fine Art Exhibition Awards Reception on Sunday, April 16.
Top honors were awarded to the following
Ellen Cotterman Award sponsored by the Ellen Cotterman Fund and presented by Stan Evans Chris Rowlands Autumn Glory
Jeryl Laux Award sponsored by Rusty Harden Teresa Smith Heron
Olive Boyd Award sponsored by Ruth Safreed Michael Nygren Then, Now—1930–2023
Gail Stickelman 3D Award sponsored by Barbara Emmons Steve Paulus Gatsby’s Glow
Advanced Best of Show Chris Rowlands Wood Stork
Amateur Best of Show Teresa Smith Heron
Special Mentorship Award Kailee Rue
People’s Choice Chris Rowlands Autumn's Glory
Other top honors awarded during the evening’s reception included
Advanced Oil
1st—George Stum Fox and Hare
2nd—Steve Wohler October Gold
3rd—Phillip Erbaugh 4th of July
HM—Steve Wohler Barwings and Bubbletop
Amateur Oil
1st—Charmaine Boggs Magnolias
2nd—Barb Wilfong The Barn
3rd—Lisa Rife Rustic Barn
Advanced Water Media
1st—Rusty Harden Charleston Falls
2nd—Linda Hart Abandoned Shadows 4
3rd—Evelyn Staub Tranquil
HM—Chris Rowlands A Song of Hope for Summers to Come
HM—Linda Hart Peony Tulips
Amateur Water Media
1st—Samantha Ward Bright Bay
2nd—Dee Gillis Barn Swallow
3rd—Franny Hoover Waves of Change
HM—Dee Gillis Quiet on the Lake
HM—Samantha Ward Nameless Monument
Advanced Photography
1st—Beth Larson Green Swirls
2nd—Alison Bour Untitled 1
3rd—Beth Larson Snowy Pines
HM—Alison Bour Untitled 2
Amateur Photography
1st—Robert Farley Oakes Quarry Reeds
2nd—Lynn Shirk-Terrell Taking Flight
3rd—Sarah LaPois Ethereal
HM—Charmaine Boggs Sunset with Papa
Advanced Pastel
1st—Donna Banks September Path
Amateur Pastel
1st—Jane Shope Royal Garden Jewel
2nd—Teresa Smith Wood Duck
3rd—Jane Shope Momma Mia
Advanced Acrylic
1st—Rusty Harden Comfort
2nd—Maura Blandford Searching
3rd—Patty Brown Golden Mandevilla
Amateur Acrylic
1st—Teresa Smith Heron
2nd—Lisa Rife Autumn Dance
3rd—Ellen Noel Mountains
HM—Ellen Noel Trees
Advanced 3D
1st—Noah Faler Echo & Narcissus
2nd—Bill Danzig A Piegan Man–1909
3rd—Judy Riesser The Pond
HM—Steve Paulus The Still
HM—Julianne Thompson Homage to Ukraine
Amateur 3D
1st—Mojgan Samardar Fish Dancing in the Water
2nd—Michael Nygren Wood Carving in the Round
3rd—Barb Wilfong Happy Sunflowers
HM—Mojgan Samardar Ms. Liberty, Free Iran
Advanced Mixed Media
1st—Prathyaksha Krishna-Prasad The Rainbow Chakra Mandala
2nd—Julianne Thompson Looking Through
3rd—Gustie Alvarado Tante Bertie
HM—Lori Daughtery Paradise
Amateur Mixed Media
1st—Michael Nygren Then, Now—1930–2023
2nd—Charmaine Boggs Hope Flies on Rusted Wings
3rd—Michael Nygren My Subway Station
HM—Kimberly Gardner-Harris Leo
Advanced Drawing Media
1st—Rusty Harden Charleston Falls
2nd—Jim Moore Searching for the Light
3rd—Prathyaksha Krishna-Prasad Madhubani Peacock Mandala
HM—Chris Rowlands Autumn Glory
Amateur Drawing Media
1st—Teresa Smith Pirate Pipe
Top honors were awarded to the following
Ellen Cotterman Award sponsored by the Ellen Cotterman Fund and presented by Stan Evans Chris Rowlands Autumn Glory
Jeryl Laux Award sponsored by Rusty Harden Teresa Smith Heron
Olive Boyd Award sponsored by Ruth Safreed Michael Nygren Then, Now—1930–2023
Gail Stickelman 3D Award sponsored by Barbara Emmons Steve Paulus Gatsby’s Glow
Advanced Best of Show Chris Rowlands Wood Stork
Amateur Best of Show Teresa Smith Heron
Special Mentorship Award Kailee Rue
People’s Choice Chris Rowlands Autumn's Glory
Other top honors awarded during the evening’s reception included
Advanced Oil
1st—George Stum Fox and Hare
2nd—Steve Wohler October Gold
3rd—Phillip Erbaugh 4th of July
HM—Steve Wohler Barwings and Bubbletop
Amateur Oil
1st—Charmaine Boggs Magnolias
2nd—Barb Wilfong The Barn
3rd—Lisa Rife Rustic Barn
Advanced Water Media
1st—Rusty Harden Charleston Falls
2nd—Linda Hart Abandoned Shadows 4
3rd—Evelyn Staub Tranquil
HM—Chris Rowlands A Song of Hope for Summers to Come
HM—Linda Hart Peony Tulips
Amateur Water Media
1st—Samantha Ward Bright Bay
2nd—Dee Gillis Barn Swallow
3rd—Franny Hoover Waves of Change
HM—Dee Gillis Quiet on the Lake
HM—Samantha Ward Nameless Monument
Advanced Photography
1st—Beth Larson Green Swirls
2nd—Alison Bour Untitled 1
3rd—Beth Larson Snowy Pines
HM—Alison Bour Untitled 2
Amateur Photography
1st—Robert Farley Oakes Quarry Reeds
2nd—Lynn Shirk-Terrell Taking Flight
3rd—Sarah LaPois Ethereal
HM—Charmaine Boggs Sunset with Papa
Advanced Pastel
1st—Donna Banks September Path
Amateur Pastel
1st—Jane Shope Royal Garden Jewel
2nd—Teresa Smith Wood Duck
3rd—Jane Shope Momma Mia
Advanced Acrylic
1st—Rusty Harden Comfort
2nd—Maura Blandford Searching
3rd—Patty Brown Golden Mandevilla
Amateur Acrylic
1st—Teresa Smith Heron
2nd—Lisa Rife Autumn Dance
3rd—Ellen Noel Mountains
HM—Ellen Noel Trees
Advanced 3D
1st—Noah Faler Echo & Narcissus
2nd—Bill Danzig A Piegan Man–1909
3rd—Judy Riesser The Pond
HM—Steve Paulus The Still
HM—Julianne Thompson Homage to Ukraine
Amateur 3D
1st—Mojgan Samardar Fish Dancing in the Water
2nd—Michael Nygren Wood Carving in the Round
3rd—Barb Wilfong Happy Sunflowers
HM—Mojgan Samardar Ms. Liberty, Free Iran
Advanced Mixed Media
1st—Prathyaksha Krishna-Prasad The Rainbow Chakra Mandala
2nd—Julianne Thompson Looking Through
3rd—Gustie Alvarado Tante Bertie
HM—Lori Daughtery Paradise
Amateur Mixed Media
1st—Michael Nygren Then, Now—1930–2023
2nd—Charmaine Boggs Hope Flies on Rusted Wings
3rd—Michael Nygren My Subway Station
HM—Kimberly Gardner-Harris Leo
Advanced Drawing Media
1st—Rusty Harden Charleston Falls
2nd—Jim Moore Searching for the Light
3rd—Prathyaksha Krishna-Prasad Madhubani Peacock Mandala
HM—Chris Rowlands Autumn Glory
Amateur Drawing Media
1st—Teresa Smith Pirate Pipe
INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
Area artists are invited and encouraged to participate in a fine art exhibit. Please read the following entry information, submission rules and guidelines, prior to registering. Registration is NOW CLOSED.
Area artists are invited and encouraged to participate in a fine art exhibit. Please read the following entry information, submission rules and guidelines, prior to registering. Registration is NOW CLOSED.
| Submission Identification Tags |
ENTRY information
Artists may enter up to three (3) pieces. Each piece must have a submission identification tag attached. Click below to download. Artists must include a sale price or "NFS" if the item is not for sale.
| Submission Identification Tags |
IMPORTANT Artwork deemed unsuitable for family viewing will be declined and returned. Decisions are final and non-contestable.
Fees, Commissions & Payments
$15—entry fee for one (1) piece
$30—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces
$25—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces (TCAAC Members)
A 20% commission will be retained by the TCAAC for any exhibit artwork sold.
Artists will receive payment in May, 2023 for piece(s) sold.
Fees, Commissions & Payments
$15—entry fee for one (1) piece
$30—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces
$25—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces (TCAAC Members)
A 20% commission will be retained by the TCAAC for any exhibit artwork sold.
Artists will receive payment in May, 2023 for piece(s) sold.
media accepted
The following media will be accepted.
Oil
Acrylic
Water Media (watercolor and aquatic medium)
Drawing Media (graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pen & ink)
Mixed Media
Pastel
3-Dimensional
Photography
Oil
Acrylic
Water Media (watercolor and aquatic medium)
Drawing Media (graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pen & ink)
Mixed Media
Pastel
3-Dimensional
Photography
submission categories
Advanced Category
Amateur Category
- earn part or all personal income from art
- hold an art degree
- competed previously as a professional
Amateur Category
- in early stages of art development
- motivation is primarily recreational
- attending art school
submission requirements
- Art must have been created within the past five (5) years
- Artists must be 18 + years of age
- All work must be original and not created in a workshop setting
- All work must be properly framed and wired (no saw tooth or clip frame hangers)
- Gallery wrapped art must be 1-1/2" and painted
- No entry should exceed 48" in any direction or exceed 50 lbs.
- Previously submitted work in not eligible
AWARDS
An Artist's Reception will be held on April 16, at 5:00pm at the Tipp Center, where ribbons and cash awards will be presented.
AWARD* |
Advanced |
Amateur |
Best of Show |
$200.00 |
$100.00 |
1st Place |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
2nd Place |
$20.00 |
$10.00 |
3rd Place |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
Honorable Mention Ribbons
Ellen Cotterman Choice Award | Advanced
Jeryl Laux Choice Award | Amateur
Olive Boyd Award
Gail Stickelman Choice Award | 3D
People's Choice Award
*Categories with less than three (3) entries will receive 1st Place awards only.
Ellen Cotterman Choice Award | Advanced
Jeryl Laux Choice Award | Amateur
Olive Boyd Award
Gail Stickelman Choice Award | 3D
People's Choice Award
*Categories with less than three (3) entries will receive 1st Place awards only.
ARTWORK DROP OFF & PICK UP
Artwork may be dropped off and picked up at the Tipp Center, located at 855 N 3rd Street in Tipp City, Ohio, per the following schedule.
Drop Off
Friday, April 14 | 5:00–8:00pm
Saturday, April 15 | 9am–Noon
Pick Up
Saturday, April 22 | 5:00–7:00pm
Sunday, April 23 | 10:00am–Noon
Drop Off
Friday, April 14 | 5:00–8:00pm
Saturday, April 15 | 9am–Noon
Pick Up
Saturday, April 22 | 5:00–7:00pm
Sunday, April 23 | 10:00am–Noon
Venue
This year's exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center, located at 855 N 3rd Street. The Tipp Center has a large parking area and the venue is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
Questions? Contact the event coordinator for assistance.
