Boissevain artist Nancy Penner received an Honourable Mention at the Manitoba Society of Artists (MSA) Members Juried Exhibition on June 11, 2026, held at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg. Her encaustic piece titled 'Awakening Fields,' depicting wheat fields near the Turtle Mountains, was one of 34 works selected from 131 submissions by 51 MSA member artists. Only eight awards were given. Fellow Boissevain artist Erica Halloway also had her painting 'Concert Tickets' included in the exhibition.
This recognition matters because it highlights the talent of regional artists from rural Manitoba in a prestigious provincial juried exhibition, bringing attention to the beauty of prairie landscapes through the unique encaustic technique. The event marks the first annual MSA Members Juried Exhibition, establishing a new platform for Manitoba artists to gain visibility and critical feedback from a panel of established jurors.