2020 Small Stones Festival of the Arts
Welcome to the Small Stones Festival of the Arts - 2020 COVID-19 Edition
Awards Note: Jurors' Choice Awards were also given to each of the First and Second Prizewinners in each category, alhtough this gallery only supports showing one prize per work.
- VIEWING - Click on an image for a larger view.
- NAVIGATION - The images are sorted with prizewinners first (note that most prizes will be awarded on October 23), then alphabetically by artist last name. Note that there are 25 pages in the gallery - use the page selector to see more entries.
- SEARCHING - You can enter an artist's first or last name in the search box to find a given artist.
- FILTERING - You can create a filtered view to see only paintings or photography by selecting a choice in the Category Filter box. You can see only those entries selected by our jury for inclusion in our printed catalog by using the Tag Filter. The Tag Filter also allows you to view entries by members of the Blackstone Valley Art Association or Worcester County Camera Club.
- VOTING - Voting is now closed.
- PURCHASING ARTWORK - This year, Small Stones Festival is not directly selling any of the artwork on exhibition. If you wish to purchase an artwork, some of the works include a web address for the artist, allowing you to contact them directly via their website. For others, we will relay any messages sent to artists@smallstonesfestival.org. Specify which artist you wish to contact and provide your contact information.
All Categories
Fresh Start
Susan Hong-Sammons
$880.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: My paintings are made from direct observation which for me, is the most exciting way to paint the quintessential traits unique to the person, moment, and time. My models are people I meet at happenstance in my day to day life. "Fresh Start" or could be called next chapter or new beginnings or the world is your oyster.
Specific medium: oil
Sideboard Florals
Susan Hong-Sammons
$3,800.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: My paintings are made from direct observation which for me, is the most exciting way to paint the quintessential traits unique to the person, moment, and time. I'm an avid gardener trying to capture the freshness and beauty I see in nature.
Specific medium: oil
Wave Through a Wet Lense
Donna Marie Horan
$150.00
Artist statement: I am an ‘accidental photographer’. Venturing outside of my comfort zone was not an easy journey for me, but I entered various competitions and juried shows and have been pleasantly surprised with the outcomes. I have been juried into shows and have had the opportunity to ‘hang out’ in shows at Wickford Art Association, North Kingstown, RI and Warwick Center for the Arts, Warwick , RI and have won in competition in other shows. Photography has become a passion.
Specific medium: Photograph
Wave Kaleidoscope
Donna Marie Horan
$150.00
Artist statement: I am an ‘accidental photographer’. Venturing outside of my comfort zone was not an easy journey for me, but I entered various competitions and juried shows and have been pleasantly surprised with the outcomes. I have been juried into shows and have had the opportunity to ‘hang out’ in shows at Wickford Art Association, North Kingstown, RI and Warwick Center for the Arts, Warwick , RI and have won in competition in other shows. Photography has become a passion.
Specific medium: Photograph
Sunset Kaleidoscope
Donna Marie Horan
$150.00
Artist statement: I am an ‘accidental photographer’. Venturing outside of my comfort zone was not an easy journey for me, but I entered various competitions and juried shows and have been pleasantly surprised with the outcomes. I have been juried into shows and have had the opportunity to ‘hang out’ in shows at Wickford Art Association, North Kingstown, RI and Warwick Center for the Arts, Warwick , RI and have won in competition in other shows. Photography has become a passion.
Specific medium: Photograph
Blue Dasher Dragonfly
Sandy Howard
$200.00
BVAA Member
Artist statement: I am always amazed at the beauty of nature. The most simple situation often makes the strongest impact.
Specific medium: Photograph
Just Dropping By
Sandy Howard
$200.00
BVAA Member
Artist statement: I love watching natures creatures in their natural habitat. This little Bumble Bee was making its way through the blooms deicing where to land.
Specific medium: Photograph
Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Sandy Howard
$200.00
BVAA Member
Artist statement: The Hummingbird truly is a wonder of nature! I have been so fortunate to have many of these visitors to my yard this year!
Specific medium: Photograph
Stone Cross on Achille Isle
Anne Hudson
Artist statement: This cross made a big impression on me. It was alll by itself in this old, old, abandoned church in Ireland. It was really beautiful and lonely.
Specific medium: Photograph
Still Life with Artist's Props
Clifton Hunt
$5,000.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Since a child I have had a fascination with the Dutch Golden Age artist's of still life. I was first introduced to this genre by means of the exhibits of the Worcester Art Museum and have been influenced ever since, Willem Claesz. Heda may be my favorite.
Specific medium: Oil
Bread and Berries
Clifton Hunt
$1,000.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Since a child I have had a fascination with the Dutch Golden Age artist's of still life. I was first introduced to this genre by means of the exhibits of the Worcester Art Museum and have been influenced ever since, Willem Claesz. Heda may be my favorite.
Specific medium: Oil
Fruit with 17th Century Ceramics
Clifton Hunt
$2,000.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Since a child I have had a fascination with the Dutch Golden Age artist's of still life. I was first introduced to this genre by means of the exhibits of the Worcester Art Museum and have been influenced ever since, Willem Claesz. Heda may be my favorite with Adriaen Coorte a close second.
Specific medium: Oil
Wachusett Dam, Clinton #1
James Hunt
$300.00
Selected for catalog BVAA Member
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Artist statement: The Wachusett Dam in Clinton, Massachusetts holds back the water the forms the Wachusett Reservoir, an important source of drinking water for much of the state. The dam dates from a time when such construction projects reflected the classical architecture one might find in a major park. It is both an engineering marvel, and a place of the spirit.
Specific medium: Infrared Digital Photography
Wachusett Dam, Clinton #2
James Hunt
$300.00
BVAA Member
Submission Url:
Artist statement: The Wachusett Dam in Clinton, Massachusetts holds back the water the forms the Wachusett Reservoir, an important source of drinking water for much of the state. The dam dates from a time when such construction projects reflected the classical architecture one might find in a major park. It is both an engineering marvel, and a place of the spirit
Specific medium: Infrared Digital Photography
Wachusett Dam, Clinton #3
James Hunt
$300.00
Selected for catalog BVAA Member
Submission Url:
Artist statement: The Wachusett Dam in Clinton, Massachusetts holds back the water the forms the Wachusett Reservoir, an important source of drinking water for much of the state. The dam dates from a time when such construction projects reflected the classical architecture one might find in a major park. It is both an engineering marvel, and a place of the spirit
Specific medium: Infrared Digital Photography
Jackie
Candace Imming
Artist statement: I seek to see my ideas realized in art and strive to find new ways to express them.
Specific medium: Acrylic
#10 Blue Mellow
Candace Imming
$500.00
Artist statement: Gestural painting provides a challenge to show dynamic movement of the paint while maintaining a balance. Can I make your eyes keep moving and not rest. It might look haphazard, but it is not.
Specific medium: Acrylic
Free Fall
Candace Imming
$300.00
Artist statement: I seek to see my ideas realized in art and strive to find new ways to express them. This image captures a point in time that happens daily and reveals beauty in the moment.
Specific medium: Digital photogrpahy
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