AOY Art Center announced the award winners of its 14th Annual Juried Show, with David Orban taking first place for his oil on cradled wood panel, “Bi-plane and Blue Truck in Red.” Juror Amanda C. Burdan, senior curator at the Brandywine Museum, selected the piece for its surreal use of red. Second place went to Jean Burdick for “Silverton,” a silkscreen on vellum, and third place to Darlene Decker for “For the Monarchs,” an oil painting. The Frumi Cohen Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Hanville for her photograph “What’s for Dinner,” and honorable mentions were awarded to Scott Hoerl and Barbara Kaiser. The exhibition, featuring 135 works from over 425 entries by 150 local artists, is on view through May 3 at the AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and online.
The show matters as a significant regional juried exhibition that highlights emerging and established local talent, fostering community engagement with the visual arts. AOY Art Center, recently voted Best Art Gallery in the Region by the Bucks County Herald, plays a key role in nurturing the creative spirit of the area through exhibitions, education, and public programming. The recognition of award winners and the inclusion of many artists in a competitive selection process underscores the vitality of grassroots art scenes and the importance of accessible, free exhibitions for the public.