“Regeneration” Opening Reception & Awards Night

A festive night in the Gibbs Gallery for the Opening Reception of "Regeneration" ACA Members Exhibit, juried by Sand T Kalloch.

A great crowd turned out for the Opening Reception for “Regeneration” ACA’s 2011 Member Exhibit, juried by Sand T Kalloch. The Gibbs Gallery was packed to overflowing as the artists and art-lovers enjoyed the festivities, which also included live music by jazz players from Dan Fox’s Morningside Studio, and ACA’s Open Studios Holiday Sale.

Juror’s Awards were presented to five artists: Margaret Demille (Arlington), Adrian Johnston (Malden), Ruth Lieberherr (Winchester), Karen McCarthy (Arlington), and Lorraine Sullivan (Arlington).

Margaret Demille (right) received a Juror's Award for her sculpture/assemblage entitled "Propagation (Even in the Most Unlikely Circumstances.)"

Adrian Johnston received a Juror's Award for his paintings, "Nine Schools," "Pick Up Your Mat," and Untitled.

Painter Ruth Lieberherr received a Juror's Award for her work in "Regeneration."

Karen McCarthy received a Juror's Award for her handprinting pieces, "Shades of Autumn #1 and #2"

Lorraine Sullivan (right), received a Juror's Award for her assemblabes. Lorraine and husband Phil Young had just arrived from the Cambridge Art Association "Red" Show, where Lorraine had also won an award!

More photos from the Opening are posted on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/acarts/sets/72157628293073209/