Bosque Art Classic Gallery
Preview 2023
September 9-23, 2023
The BAC Art Council’s 38th Annual Bosque Art Classic drew over 700 entries from artists across the nation, with ultimately 200 pieces from 124 artists hanging in September’s exhibition. Seth Hopkins of the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA, served as juror/judge for the show.
Opening night of the Classic had a capacity crowd of 300 guests. As Art Council president Virginia Richards pointed out, the show was the “hottest ticket in town.”
The number of pieces sold opening night was 48, with 12 more being added to that total during the show’s run.
Patrick Saunders of San Antonio received the 2023 John Steven Jones Purchase Award for his 30” x 30” oil, Icon. Kathleen Sharp, daughter of award sponsors Joyce and Roland Jones, presented Saunders with the award on behalf of her parents.
Crystal Orlando of Moody took home the Art Patrons Purchase Award and Gold Medal Drawing for Wherever I May Roam. Both pieces become a part of the permanent collection in the Jones Gallery.
The Art Council extends great thanks to the esteemed judge, the artists, the sponsors, and the patrons. In Virginia’s words as she closed the evening with the reflection, “If artists are the heart of the Bosque Art Classic, then patrons are the lifeblood.”
View online gallery by clicking on the medium icon to the left or on the listing below.
2023 Award Winners
John Steven Jones Purchase Award
Icon by Patrick Saunders
Art Patrons Purchase Award
Wherever I May Roam by Crystal Orlando
Boren-Selvidge Award
She Dreams of Wild Horses by David Dorsey
New Entrant Award
Lucky at Love Unlucky at Cards by Lee Alban
Gold Medal Oil/Acrylic
Soaking up the Sun by Lori Lamb
Silver Medal Oil/Acrylic
The Crossing by Robert Rohm
Gold Medal Drawing
Wherever I May Roam by Crystal Orlando
Gold Medal Water Media
Rope Trick by Michael Archer
Silver Medal Water Media
Father and Son by Richie Vios
Gold Medal Sculpture
Predator and Prey by Ronnie Zint
Silver Medal Sculpture
Return of the Prodigals by Gary Ward
Gold Medal Pastel
Brings Plenty by Matt Atkinson
Silver Medal Pastel
Hold Still a Minute by Kathy LeJeune
LIST OF ARTISTS IN THE 2023 BOSQUE ART CLASSIC
Lee Alban, Daniel Anz, Michael Archer, Matt Atkinson, Steve Atkinson, Joseph Barbieri, Keith Batcheller, Jan Beavers, Linda Becker, Lyndy Benson, Shari Bevan, Victor Blakey, Tina Bohlman, Gayle Bone, Liz Bonham, George Boutwell, Karla Brady, Lon Brauer, Justin Bryan, Joanna Burch, Pam Chamberlain, Carla D'aguanno, Maryneil Dance, Mary Jean Davis, Joye DeGoede, Barbara Doberenz, David Dorsey, Brenda Driggers, June Dudley, Geri Dunn, Steve Dunn, Joel Edwards, Jan Fontecchio, James Foster, Tanja Gant, David Godfrey, Carolyn Griffith, Barbara Hack, Linda Lucas Hardy, Nancy Harkins, Sarah Harless, Cheryl Harley-Volz, Michelle Henrich, Paula Holtzclaw, Joyce Hooper, Marti Hubbell, Jammey Huggins, Rachel Hurst, Katherine Irish, Pat Jackman, R.K. Jolley, Lori Jones, William Kalwick, Katie Kaufman, Debra Keirce, Cynthia LaBuda, Lori Lamb, Steven Lang, Kathy LeJeune, Patsy Lindamood, Linda Loeschen, Cindy Long, Jackie Long, Kat Lubbecke, Kim Mackey, Jody Martin, Brenda Marvel, Randy Meador, Jim E. Miller, Sheila Minnich, Kellee Mitchell, R.D. (Dick) Mitchell, Carolyn Mock, J.R. Monks, Susie Monzingo, Rhonda Morfin, Brenda Morgan, Donna Myers, Reg Narmour, Eric Nelson, Lael Nelson, Ken Newman, Eileen Nistler, Donna Nyzio, Fran Odum, Mejo Okon, Jean Olliver, Crystal Orlando, Theresa Otteson, Priscilla Patterson, Ann Patton, Duncan Porter, Trish Poupard, Mary Rabien, Sean Rademaker, Jeff Rechin, Rebecca Riel, Kathy Rippy Fleming, Cali Roberson, Robert Rohm, Kristi Rose, Patrick Saunders, William A. Schneider, Samuel Shelton, Judi Simon, Suzan Soltero, Toni Stanford, Travis Stewart, E. M. (Eddie) Sutherland, Kathy Tate, Debra Trent, Don Trotter, Ezra Tucker, Nelson Tucker, TW “Pops” Vanya, Samuel Vidrine, Richie Vios, Lloyd Voges, Mary Wainwright, Gary Ward, Joe Weatherly, Robert Wesson, Jing Zhao, Ronnie Zint