The Sherman Artists Association is presenting “Earth, Wind and Fire” at the Live 4 Art Gallery in Pawling, New York. The artwork is themed and inspired by the effects humans have had on the environment, both good and bad. The artists have depicted both the negative effects such as global warming, waste, increased storms and extreme weather; and also, positive effects such as gardens, reforestation, conservation, wildlife awareness and earth’s beauty. At the opening reception on November 1, the winners and honorable mentions were announced. The show was juried by Michael Garland and will then be up until December 1, 2024. The hours are Thursdays & Sundays 11AM-4PM and Fridays and Saturdays 11AM-6PM. For more information, shermanartists.org

The awards went to: 1st Place – Donna Lee Castelluccio: Nature Studies, Mixed Media 24 x 12; 2nd Place – Ely Knowles: Golden Wrinkle, Fabric & Plaster, 22 x 18; and 3rd Place – Sylvia Hierro: AARP Avian Armada Resistance to Plastic, Mixed Media 24 x 30. Honorable Mentions include: Eva DeFranco – Pottery, Greg Chadwick – Woodworking and Bethe Bogues – Field of Daffodils, Oil, 14 x 16.

There are over 70 artworks including paintings, photographs, glass, wood and pottery. Artwork is by Elizabeth Bogues, Christy Bonaiuto, Donna Castelluccio, Greg Chadwick, Phyllis Chadwick, Carolyn Cohen, Nancy Cuoco, Eva DeFranco, Karen Golden, Tony Gomez, Sylvia Hierro, Ted Hollander, Linda Hubbard, Elizabeth Knowles, Herb Kroeger, Kenny Litwack, Laura Paradiso, Terry Pasquale, Kathleen Pecks Marks, Liz Rosiello, Denise Schlesinger and Lynn Slonaker.

The Sherman Artists Association is based in Sherman, but also includes artists from New Fairfield, New Milford, Pawling, and Patterson. It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the visual arts and educates the public by providing a means for artists to share their knowledge, support, and inspiration, thereby enriching the cultural life of the Sherman and neighboring communities. It has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month with educational and inspiring speakers. They are also hosting Open Studios on December 7 & 8, 2024 both at artists’ studios and popup locations.

For more information about the artists, events, Open Studio Brochure (&Map) and the Sherman Artists Association, visit www.ShermanArtists.org or Facebook page: Facebook/ Sherman Artists

November 1 – December 1, 2024

Awards Announced

Live 4 Art Gallery

20 Charles Colman Blvd

Pawling, NY 12564

845-490-2281