SELECT GROUP OF YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBIT IN RIVER GALLERY’S JURIED COMPETITION.

and the winners are: tied for 1st place are helen gotlib and martin thoburn/chris sandon. 2nd place goes to brian spolans!

Chelsea, MI, October 1st – In early spring of 2012, Chelsea River Gallery launched their 2nd major competition in their 9 year history as one of Southeast Michigan’s premier fine art venues. In keeping with their mission to identify and promote emerging talent as well as exhibit mid-career and established visual artists, the gallery sent out a regional call for entries to artists under 40 years of age. Ten artists were selected as finalists and their work will be exhibited in a show November 10th  – December 22nd  “10 UNDER 40 “.  The artist’s work will include paintings, prints, drawings, ceramic sculpture, video installation and performance art. River Gallery has invited 10 individuals ( collectors, academics and art enthusiasts) to form an advisory committee who will judge the work of the 10 finalists and award cash prizes of $1000, $750 and $500. These prizes will be awarded during the opening reception. The artwork will be for sale and the River Gallery has committed to representing and promoting the 10 UNDER 40 finalists.
November 10th – December 22nd, 2012
opening reception to meet the artists  November 10th 6:00 to 8:00 pm / Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM
Click HERE to get a preview of the top 10 artists who will be competing in the 10 under 40 competition!