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Judith Sparhawk won first place and $100 in the Redlands Art Associations 6-Inch Square Show

A 6-inch piece of art called Catnip Tea Party by longtime Redlands artist Judith Sparhawk won first place in the Redlands Art Associations 6-Inch Square Show, which runs through Friday, Dec. 10.

For another two weeks visitors of the Redlands Art Association can enjoy the popular display of 6-by-6 inch art that lines the walls and table tops around the gallery.

More than 60 entries arrived for the third annual show where 1st through 4th place received monetary prizes. Two honorable mentions were also selected in the judged show where only members of Redlands Art Association could enter. Long time member and fellow artist, Jeff Owens judged the show and selected the winners.

First-place winner was Judith Sparhawk with Catnip Tea Party. Second place was taken by Kathryn Young with Carefree, third place went to Sandy Davies with Tiny Elephant and Jeff Moulds got fourth place with U.S.S. McNamaras Folly. The two honorable mentions went to Lynaia Freund with Summer Flowers and Carol Lima with Lavender Bliss.

Liz Coviello, gallery coordinator at Redlands Art Association, explained how many different types of media are represented in this years show.

We had some new artists submit things for the first time, Coviello said.

The show is not only a chance for members to be featured these weeks but also to get them to participate in a judged show.

The entries at the 6-Inch Square Show are all for sale at the gallery with prices beginning at $30.

Weve invited the artists to replace and put something new up, Coviello explained when one of art pieces are sold. Because of Thanksgiving, out-of-town visitors who come by the gallery should be able to buy the artwork, Coviello added.

The judge, Jeff Owens, studied at the University of Redlands where he earned his teaching credentials in social science and art. He has been a member of the Redlands Art Association since it was founded in 1964. Owens has won many awards and honors over the years and has been awarded membership to prestigious art collectives such as Watercolor West and the National Watercolor Society.

I think its a nice quality. Its an interesting mix of mediums, Coviello said, though most of all its quite a challenge to make artwork fit into the size requirement.

I was very surprised, said Sparhawk, an association member for more than 25 years, when she found out she had won first place. I was there when the judging was going on. He said that he liked the composition of it and that it was very different.

Its so amazing to me that you give artists a challenge and then you get these really nice little masterpieces.

She has won a first place once at the Multimedia Mini Show and received other honorable mentions at other shows, but this is her first win at the 6-Inch Square Show.

These small masterpieces can be seen at Redlands Art Association until Friday, Dec. 10.

Redlands Art Association

The 6-Inch Square Show will be on display until Fridy, Dec. 10. The price of the entered art pieces starts at $30.

Winners: First-place winner was Judith Sparhawk with Catnip Tea Party, $100. Second place, Kathryn Young with Carefree, $75. Third place, Sandy Davies with Tiny Elephant, $50. Jeff Moulds, fourth place with U.S.S. McNamaras Folly, $25. The two honorable mentions went to Lynaia Freund with Summer Flowers and Carol Lima with Lavender Bliss.

Where: 215 E State St., Redlands.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Christmas Tree Ornaments: Until Jan. 4 the sssociation will also have a Christmas tree decked with unique ornaments from RAA members. Price range is $5 to $40 per ornament.

Small Business Saturday: There is a gallery-wide 5% off sale on all artwork on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The 6-Inch Square Show: Will be on display until Friday, Dec. 10. Prices start at $30.

Website: redlands-art.org

Facebook: facebook.com/RedlandsArtAssociation

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