Art in the Open 2012 Awards

[Plein Eire Administrator]

 Californian artist, Paul Strahm, receiving an award from Mayor of Wexford, Cllr. Davy Hynes with AITO Treasurer, Neil O'Keeffe looking on at the 2011 Exhibition and Awards in Greenacres Gallery, Wexford.

 3 Adjudicators confirmed for 2012 festival:

 

The adjudicators for Art in the Open 2012  awards are:

 

John Cullinan ( http://www.johncullinan.com/biography.html )

 

Joe Dunne  RHA , Principal, RHA School. (http://www.joedunne.net/pages/intro.htm )

 

Mary Lohan ( http://aosdana.artscouncil.ie/Members/Visual-Arts/Lohan.aspx )

 

Art in the Open is delighted to have three such distinguished practising artists for the difficult task of selecting participants' work for this year's festival awards. 

While the work of these artists differs widely in style and approach, all three are very familiar with the demands and possibilities of working en plein air. The festival committee hopes that the value of the awards is reflected in the calibre of adjudicator as much as, or more than, the cash amount awarded and the committee is very grateful to the adjudicators for their contribution to the success of the event and to the regard in which the awards are held.  

[Tony Robinson]

I'm impressed.