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
The edge of rest
Finn Lundy
$250.00
Artist statement: Finn's photographs give voice to the adventures and simple moments enjoyed among friends. The images serve to create an appreciation of taking a moment to slow down and enjoy the moment. The photographs in this series take inspiration from colors and textures to highlight a single subject for the viewer to analyze.
Specific medium: photograph
Check-in
Finn Lundy
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Finn's photographs of Worcester give voice to the multicultural and historied fabric of the city, helping to promote an understanding of the simple beauty that can be found on its side streets and alleyways. The images serve to create an appreciation of the vibrancy and color of communities in Worcester that are all too often overlooked. This piece from his abstractions series highlights for the viewers the vast amount of information and details that can be captured in a single shot.
Specific medium: photograph
Allyways
Finn Lundy
$250.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: Finn's photographs of Worcester give voice to the multicultural and historied fabric of the city, helping to promote an understanding of the simple beauty that can be found on its side streets and alleyways. The images serve to create an appreciation of the vibrancy and color of communities in Worcester that are all too often overlooked. The photos indoors series highlight the colors and uniqueness each entryway can offer, giving the viewer the details to surmise what the owner might be like.
Specific medium: photograph
1955 Porsche Speedster
Rich Mackoul
WCCC Member
Artist statement: 1955 Porsche Speedster taken at Hebert's Candy Mansion July 2020. This Speedster went through a 10 year restoration. Numbers matching body parts and drivetrain. Finished 11 years ago.
Specific medium: Photo
Grafton Dragonfly
Rich Mackoul
WCCC Member
Artist statement: This dragonfly was putting a show on for me July 2020. It is amazing that these dragonflies can exist at all. They are very fragile and beautiful.
Specific medium: Photograph
Great Blue Heron Family
Rich Mackoul
WCCC Member
Artist statement: Great Blue Heron Family by moonlight. Taken in 2014 in Oxford, MA using a tripod. No Photoshop used on this image. Most photographers can't figure out how this image was taken.
Specific medium: Photograph
Love and Light
Kate Marion Lapierre
$500.00
Artist statement: Abstract acrylic painting on canvas filled with contrasting light and dark hues that reveal a heart image. This piece was inspired by the emotions during this pandemic and time of racial injustice with the hope that we can continue with love and light throughout these difficult times.
Specific medium: acrylic
Stormy Skies
Kate Marion Lapierre
$95.00
Artist statement: This piece was created in one cold January weekend when the gray skies and cold ground just begged for some color to be added. This piece reflects the coolness of winter skies but also the hope and colors of the Spring that is awaiting to burst through.
Specific medium: acrylic
Alot on My Mind
Kate Marion Lapierre
$100.00
Artist statement: This painting is one of a series of abstract portraits that I've created this year filled with color, line, and pattern. This particular portrait was inspired by the varied current events this year, especially the pandemic, which can create many thoughts and concerns as we try to navigate safely through our lives. The contrast of the concerns with the bright colors creates a more positive view.
Specific medium: watercolor, ink,acrylic, gesso, pastel
Beantown
James McAlice
$150.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: As my artist's statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance
Specific medium: Photograph
Founder of Electricity
James McAlice
$150.00
Artist statement: As my artist's statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance
Specific medium: Photograph
Snow Shadow
Ann McCrea
Artist statement: I found this 'leaf shadow' exactly how it appears. I was attracted to the detail even of the stem. And, tried to imagine how the leaf was removed without the slightest smudge.
Specific medium: photograph
Envisage #1
Anne McNevin
$150.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: As Covid 19 became an inescapable reality in the United States resulting in this time of quarantine my photographs became less a replica of reality and more a replication of my imagination. Using a variety of photoshop and photomontage techniques some evolved into representations of possible future realities. The three photos chosen for this exhibit represent my fears and hopes for the future.
Specific medium: Photograph
Envisage #2
Anne McNevin
$150.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: As Covid 19 became an inescapable reality in the United States resulting in this time of quarantine my photographs became less a replica of reality and more a replication of my imagination. Using a variety of photoshop and photomontage techniques some evolved into representations of possible future realities. The three photos chosen for this exhibit represent my fears and hopes for the future.
Specific medium: Photograph
Envisage #3
Anne McNevin
$150.00
Selected for catalog
Artist statement: As Covid 19 became an inescapable reality in the United States resulting in the quarantine my photographs became less a replica of reality and more a replication of my imagination. Using a variety of photoshop and photomontage techniques some evolved into representations of possible future realities. The three photos chosen for this exhibit represent my fears and hopes for the future.
Specific medium: Photograph
Pink Beauty
Johnny Miller
$110.00
Selected for catalog WCCC Member
Artist statement: Flowers produce the most beautiful up close and personal photos. Getting this close shows a flower like you dont normally see.
Specific medium: Photograph
Key West Sunset
Johnny Miller
WCCC Member
Artist statement: I cannot think of more beautiful pictures than a setting sun on a warm summer night.
Specific medium: Photograph
The Commuter
Janet Montecalvo
$5,200.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: This painting is one of a series on trains located near my home. I chose to paint this in honor of both of my grandfathers. Both were first generation immigrants from Ireland during the great potato famine. Pop kept the trains running as a mechanic while the Papa worked as a conductor punching tickets of the daily commuters.
Specific medium: oil on wood
Dizzy dragons
Janet Montecalvo
$5,300.00
Selected for catalog
Submission Url:
Artist statement: I'm interested in telling the simple stories of the past and present. My paintings often have a nostalgic or vintage theme that most people can relate to with fondness. I think of my artworks as kickstarters for remembering good times as well as encouragement in creating new ones.
Specific medium: oil on wood
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