CLARKSVILLE, TN – The 2025 Juried Art Expo winners were announced at the Downtown Artist Co-op during First Thursday Art Walk’s reception. There were over 100 pieces entered by 48 artists from around the region.
The exhibit will be up until Aug. 29, so please come visit the DAC located at 96 Franklin Street in Clarksville. Hours are Tuesday-Friday noon-4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Jacob Carroll’s drawing, “Tremont Stream” received the Best in Show award from juror Kell Black.
The People’s Choice award was presented to Steve Chlupsa for his watercolor “Sunday Best.”
Other category winners were:
Drawing
- 1st Elizabeth Charney, Quiet
- 2nd Nadine Shillingford, Sunday 420
- 3rd Yuson Yi, Blush in Bloom
Water Media
- 1st Steven Chlupsa, Airship Anticipation
- 2nd Paz Suay, Shelby Bottoms
- 3rd Jacob Carroll, Walking at Tremont
Acrylic
- 1st Margaret Tanner, Snowdrift
- 2nd Paula Edwards, 68 Caddy Going West
- 3rd Yuson Yi, Rotary Park Creek
3d/Fiber
- 1st Pat Finney, Walnut & Oak Table
- 2nd Michelle Landl, Starburst Fireworks
- 3rd Tony Murray, The Narcissist
Oil
- 1st Angie Harrison, Morning Light
- 2nd Jane Olson, Purple Vases
- 3rd Larry Richardson, Strawberry Alley Cat
Mixed Media
- 1st Nadine Shillingford, Esmeralda
- 2nd Courtney Gatewood, Eastern Gladiolus
- 3rd Jennifer Pierstorff, Flying Wild and Free
Honorable mentions went to Peggy Bonnington for her mixed media piece “Possum Dreams” and to Ruth Sisson for her oil “Throwing Light.”
See all the winners at www.dac.gallery/art-expo-awards-gallery.