We are pleased to announce the award winners for Making Their Mark: American Women Artists‘ Exhibition at the Booth Western Art Museum. This is the first year AWA is awarding the Grand Prize winner with a $10,000 cash award! We’d like to thank our Awards Jurors: Catherine Huff, Coordinator of Exhibitions and Collections at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; Elizabeth Wilson, Fine Arts Specialist, The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta; Chrishaunda Lee Perez, writer and film producer and orator.

“Only a glance at this exhibition quickly proves the astounding artistic ability of these accomplished artists. However, I encourage more than just a glance at this exhibition. Each work is a triumph. I applaud the spectrum of technique, skill, and creativity in this pool of talented women. “ – Catherine Huff, Coordinator of Collections and Exhibitions, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA

To view the entire show, click HERE.
All works are available for purchase, contact Pam Hessenbruch, pamh@boothmuseum.org, (770) 387-1125

GRAND PRIZE WINNER – $10,000 Cash Award

Abundance by Carrie Waller (Associate Member, IL), Watercolor, 24″ x 28,” $3,700

BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM PURCHASE AWARDS (5 Awards)

Right Where I Want To Be by JaNeil Anderson (Associate with Distinction Member, NM), Oil, 24″ x 24″, $5,700

Sunset Sunburst by Diane Arenberg (Associate with Distinction Member, NM), Oil on linen, 30″ x 30″, $4,500

The Secret Keepers by Lisa Gleim (Signature Member, GA), Pastel, 40″ x 32″, $9,500

Western Homestead by Claudia Hartley (Associate Member, AZ), Arcylic, 30″ x 40″, $3,650

Buffalo Gals by Star Liana York (Master-Signature and Heritage Circle Member, NM), Bronze, 24″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″, $3,400

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN LANDSCAPE, SEASCAPE OR CITYSCAPE – $1,000 Cash Award

A Moment in Time by Lynette Cook (Associate with Distinction Member, CA), Acrylic on canvas, 24″ x 24″, $5,000

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN FIGURATIVE OR PORTRAITURE – $1,000 Cash Award

Our Friend Emanuel by Karol Tucker (Associate with Distinction Member, NC), Oil, 20″ x 16″, $2,000

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN STILL LIFE – $1,000 Cash Award

Forsaken by Carmen Drake (Associate Member, NC), Charcoal, Pastel and Chalk, 38″ x 19″, $9,500

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN SCULPTURE

Twilight Stars by Carol Alleman (Signature Member, AZ), Bronze, 16″ x 9.5″ x 9″, $6,800

ART OF THE WEST MAGAZINE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Catch Me If You Can by Linda Loeschen (Signature Member, CO), Watermedia, 24″ x 36″, $3,200

FINE ART CONNOISSEUR MAGAZINE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Carmel Apples by Chris Krupinski (Associate with Distinction Member, OH), Transparent Watercolor, 30″ x 22″, $5,000

FINE ART CONNOISSEUR MAGAZINE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Into the Light by Chula Beauregard (Associate with Distinction, CO), Oil, 36″ x 36″, $8,700

SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

A Different Perspective by Kim Minichiello (Signature Member, FL), Watercolor, 20″ x 20″, $3,000

WESTERN ART & ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

The Secret Keepers by Lisa Gleim (Signature Member, GA), Pastel, 40″ x 32″, $9,500

KATHLEEN J SMITH HUMANITY IN ART AWARD – $1,500 Cash Award

Briskly and with Purpose by Helen K. Beacham (Associate Member, SC), Watercolor, 22″ x 22″, $3,800