New Pitsligo Visual Arts returns to celebrate 40th exhibition
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New Pitsligo Visual Arts, organised by New Pitsligo Community Council, returned this year to finally celebrate its 40th exhibition.
After two years of cancelled events - with the landmark exhibition due to be marked in May 2020 - artists and makers had lots of completed projects to show off, with over 250 entries on show in New Pitsligo Public Hall across the two day event.
These included paintings, drawings, photographs, woodwork, sculptures and wool crafts as well as, of course, lace.
Across the road in St John’s Church the children’s exhibition also boasted an array of artworks submitted by local schools and individuals alike.
Throughout the day guests to watch demonstrations, bringing the arts to life.
There were demonstrations in wood turning, lace making and sketching.
The event also boasted a special exhibit on New Pitsligo-born fashion designer Bill Gibb with a selection of artefacts and memorabilia for visitors to peruse.
The winners were:
Paintings - Joshua MacPherson (Little Water Of Fleet); Adele Mackie (Tiger Hill); Margaret Carney (Barn Owl); Amanda Allan (Buchanness Lighthouse); Jill Harrison (Moon And Hare); Helen Miele (Sunday At Granny's); Rebekah Middleton (Shine In The Gloom) and Hazel May (Into The Hills).
Photography - Teigan Allan (Step Into The Past); Rosemary Stubbs (Peace On The Hills) and Rae Osborne (Nearly There).
Dr Steve Crockett Trophy - Rosemary Stubbs (Gamrie Harbour).
Craft - Elaine Dick (poppies); Sheena Burnett (Rodden And Gean); Angela Rolls (Fair Isle Snood) and Carol Hiles (Kingfisher Jar).
Lace - Heather MacDonald.
Lace (children’s) - Jorgie Taylor.
A number of highly commended awards were also allocated in each category.
Wallace Smith Gallery vouchers awarded to:
Paintings - Adele Mackie (Squally Sea); Nicola Clueit (Mr Kingfisher); Jill Harrison (Kate); Martyn Neale (Norse Canvas); Rebekah Middleton (Scotston Beach) and Hazel May (Study In Blue).
Photography - Charlie Scott (Quite A Splash) and Rodney Whyte (Drystone Dyke, Yorkshire).
In the children's lace section, highly commended recognitions were awarded to Kaydee Allan, Amy Elrick and Imogen Wood, all of New Pitsligo.
