Destination Matthews - Matthews Alive Poster Art Contest

Debbie Yacenda was the winner of the poster art contest for Matthews Alive! Her artwork will adorn the festival’s posters, T-shirts and other promotional material. A BIG Congrats!!!

Matthews Alive Art Show Awards!

1st Place/Best of Show - Reg Namour - "Cash Cow"

2nd Place - Paula Hemsley - "Cooling Off"

3rd Place - Ed Lipe - "Backyard Safari"

Drawing Excellence - Jean Yates - "Backlite"

Honorable Mentions

Bob Brooks - "A Mountain View"

Rebecca Wood - "Sand Hill Cranes"

Yvette Brandell - "Cyclamen"

Bre Crowell - "Waters Edge"

Achievement Awards

Jacqueline Durrett - "South Mills Creek, NC"

Jewel Baldwin - "Dignity Lost"

Pete Bailey - "Bok Joy"

Diane Caudel - "The Ballerinas and Dress Rehearsal"

Guest Judges Awards - Based on their personal favorite

Matthews Alive Festival Mgr. - Jayson Johnston: Debbie Yacenda - "Houseboats on Lake Powell"

Parks & Rec - Director - Lee Tillery: Jacqui Durett - "South Mills Creek, NC"

Commissioner - Nancy Moore: Jewel Baldwin - "Dignity Lost"

Matthews Mayor - Jim Taylor: Ally Parrott - "Willow Tree"

CONGRATULATIONS!

For those of you who were unable to attend last night - We missed you! We had an excellent turn out and a big thanks to all of you who brought in food and drinks...

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Matthews Alive Festival and enjoying the exhibit!

Updates

Today is Intake for the Matthews Alive Art Show from 3-5PM Matthews Community Center 100 McDowell St. Matthews, NC 28105

Our set up and artwork hanging has moved to Thursday at 12:30 for those volunteering to help out we'll see you then!

There will be over 100 original paintings for sale!

The Fall Live Model Drawing Session schedule is now posted