Seventeen of 109 exhibiting artists received awards during the June 24 Artists and Members Reception for the 40th Ellarslie Open at Trenton City Museum in Cadwalader Park, Trenton, N.J.
This year’s edition of the annual juried exhibition showcases 150 artworks by artists from greater Trenton and throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. All of the artwork is available for purchase in the museum or online through Sept. 30.
From the veranda of the museum, Trenton Museum Society’s Joan Perkes, Deborah Oliver, and Sarah Unger; Juror Reggie Browne; and Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and City Council Vice President Crystal Feliciano delivered welcoming remarks and announced awards. The top winner was David Orban of Hamilton, N.J., whose painting, “The Work Party: Biplane and Blue Truck in Green,” was named Best in Show.
Category award recipients were Abigail Johnson, of Princeton, N.J., for Digital Art; Patricia Hutchinson, of Belmar, N.J., for Painting; John Slavin, of Holland, for Photography; Carol Magner, Yardley, for Sculpture; and Bill Donnelly, of Southampton, for Works on Paper. A complete list of award winners is posted at ellarslie.org/eo40/.
Ellarslie Open 40 will remain on view in the museum and in an online gallery and store through Sept. 30, with a related Juror’s Talk to take place in September, date to be announced. Trenton City Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. While there is no admission charge, donations in support of the museum’s mission and programs are welcomed. Visit www.ellarslie.org for information.
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