32nd Open Photography Exhibition Winners!

Memories by Cynthia Strande

Weimaraner with Ringneck by Jerry Thoms

Two Brookings photographers, Jerry Thoms and Cynthia Strande have taken first place in the Brookings Arts Council’s Annual Photography Contest. Thoms won the color division with his photograph “ Weimaraner with Ringneck.”  Strande took first in the black and white division with “Memories.” Both photographers will receive a $75.00 check.

Second place in the color division went to Sherilyn Bosch of Brookings for “Sunflower,” while “An Eye on London” by Thomas Jones of Madison won second in the black and white. Bosch and Jones will both receive a $50.00 check.

Another Madison photographer, Jerad Schlobohm won third place in the color division for “Time Passes” and Bruce photographer, Kylie Eckman’s “Remembering Auntie” took third in the black and white division. Both photographers will receive a $25.00 check.

Ken Starkenburg of Sioux Falls judged this year’s exhibit. He will be present at the artists’ reception, Friday, January 27 from 5:30 to 7 pm for the awards presentation and brief talk on the winning photographs. He will also be available to the participating photographers who wish a personal critique of their entered work.  

            The exhibit is open to the public through Friday, January 27. There is no admission charge. The Brookings Arts Council is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, Noon to 5. 

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