The Wilber Czech Festival Art Show was a huge success. We had 47 different artists from 16 different communities and 4 states. This was one of our biggest shows in recent history. There were 146 pieces of art including photography, water color, chalk, acrylic, sculptures, clay, stained glass, wood carving, air brushing and mixed media.
This year’s judge was Patty Forsberg, the wife and business partner of Michael Forsberg. The Forsbergs run the Michael Forsberg Gallery in Lincoln. Michael was a photographer and writer for NEBRASKAland Magazine before starting his own photography business and gallery. His work has appeared in numerous publications, has been recognized in various competitions, was a recipient of the North American Nature Photographer’s Association Mission Award, and has had one of his photos selected for an International Postage Stamp. He is also the author of “On Ancient Wings – the Sandhill Cranes of North America” and “Great Plains – America’s Lingering Wild” with both books having nationwide traveling exhibitions.
This year’s winners were:
2 Dimensional
K-6 – Katelyn Holliday, “Dining Room”
7-12 – Danielle Hall, “Rachael”
Adult – Neal Crippen “Plzen”
3 Dimensional
K-6 – None
7-12 – Danielle Hall, “Alice”
Adult – Myles Dymacek, “Black Hawk”
Photography
K-6 – Tristan Smith, “Inquisitive Kitty”
7-12 – Marissa Florian, “Winter Scene”
Adult – Amanda Nohavec, “River Runs Through”
Honorable Mentions
Hannah Ochs, “Stained Glass”
Cassie Oliver, “Last Good Bye”
Jordyn Cruise, “Rainbow Fish”
Stacy Pospisil, “Bubble Gum”
Taylor Tyser, “Evans Wolf”
Deb Monfelt, “Old Grain Elevator in Evening Light”
Haley Jensby, “Self Portrait”
Rich Bohacek, “Texas Longhorn Helmet”
Erna Beach, “Sassafras Man”
Mike Waltke, “New World Order”
Bridget Tranmer, “Best Friends”
Best of Show
K-6 – Mitchell Kaminski, “Roman Soldiers in a Row”
7-12 – Cassidy Olson, “Sunflower”
Adult – Amber Roland, “Jody’s Canvas”
Best of Theme
K-6 – Sidney Holliday, “Zahrada, Garden”
7-12 – None
Adult – Mark Bigaoette, “Marcy in Bohemia”
People's Choice
Neal Crippen, "Plzen"
The Art Show is a success because these talented people are willing to share their art for all to see.
