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Janie Dempsey Watts (seated), nominated as Georgia Author of the Year for her book "Moon Over Taylor's Ridge," gave a presentation and signed copies of her book at a recent meeting of the Northeast Georgia Writers at the Peach State Bank, Gainesville. From left, Alma Bowen, Richard Richey, Horton Prather (president) and Rosemary H. Mallinson (past president).
As both the first major Quinlan Visual Arts Center exhibition and event of 2013, the 35th annual Gala Art Auction features the highest caliber original artwork by local, regional and national talents. This year artwork was juried by acclaimed art appraiser Robert Morring. The following placed awards: First place: Joe Baskerville, "A Passion Of Red," mixed media Second place: Bob McGill, "Close To Me, Close To You," acrylic on recycled wood Third place: Stan Susky, "Number 9," photography Honorable mention: Joyce Hornor, "Mountain King," oil Honorable mention: Karen Lawrence, "Sunroom at Ten ‘O Clock," oil Honorable mention: Jill Schultz-McGannon, "Lake Lanier Bluff," oil Honorable mention: Frances Geiger, "Garden of Eden," collage