WAA Members Sweep the Awards at the silver Arts Senior Games
1st Place - Acrylics
2nd Place - Acrylics
"Still Life with Yams"
Susan Barnard, Artist/Member
2nd Place - Acrylics
2nd Place - Acrylics
"In My Garden"
Barbara Karkut, Artist/Member
3rd Place - Acrylics
"Venice 1"
Alex Wowk, Artist/Member
3rd Place - 3D
"All Dressed Up"
Allison Fanelli, Artist/Member
Southport Wooden Boat Show Poster Contest
Congratulations to our winning artist!
Becky Steele, Artist and WAA Member.
Judges for the Southport Wooden Boat Show Poster Contest thanked everyone for their help and participation, Ricky and Debbie from Ricky Evans Gallery, Pat DeGiuseppe, Carol Kidd and the staff and volunteers from Franklin Square Gallery, and all the artists who participated in this years contest. It was a difficult decision as there were 18 beautiful submissions. Thank you all so much!!
"Lucky Day" by artist Becky Steele
Congratulations to Diane White, Artist/Member
Diane White, Plein Air Artist and WAA Member is featured in the May issue of Plein Air Magazine. The picture was taken by Eric Rhoads at the Winter Escape in St Augustine.
She was painting the facade at Flagler College. Fun!!
Here's her photo and page in the magazine!
WTG Diane! Congratulations!!
Congratulations to Our WAA members!
“Fatal Attraction” by Allison Fanelli
CONGRATULATIONS to Allison Fanelli!
Her Venus Fly Trap design was chosen to be created and displayed at Carolina Beach this summer.
The Venus Fly Trap Exhibition was created as part of Carolina's Beach Centennial Celebration through their Island Art Council. Allison's Venus is on display at the beautiful Windstar Hotel!
Congratulations to WAA Members - Becky Steele - "Big Blue" tied for the People's Choice Award at Sunset River Gallery in the Mood indigo show!
Congratulations to Our WAA members!
Merit Award - Happy Hugs - Linda Karaskevicus
Honorable Mention - Deer at the Beach - Christine Brubaker
Merit Award - Happy Hugs - Linda Karaskevicus
Merit Award - Up in Arms - Becky Steele
Honorable Mention - Deer at the Beach - Christine Brubaker
Merit Award - Happy Hugs - Linda Karaskevicus
CONGRATULATIONS to our Award Winning Members at the 2025 Spring Art Show at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC
Reception on First Friday, March 7, 2025 from 5-7pm
We hope to see you there!
Honorable Mention - Deer at the Beach - Christine Brubaker
Honorable Mention - Deer at the Beach - Christine Brubaker
Honorable Mention - Deer at the Beach - Christine Brubaker
Congratulations to our members!
BEST IN SHOW AWARD!
Congratulations to Susan Barnard for earning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in Sunset River Gallery's Mood Indigo show.
Sunset River Gallery says "We love how she embraced the concept with passion and talent. In her artist statement she said “We are at a time when we cannot lay placidly by and watch a world that is dragging us back. Side note: this may be the real Me. I am quite cranky with the world right now.” "
Congratulations Susan!!!
Congratulations to WAA member Becky Steele
WAA Member Becky Steele's painting, "Old Saltee" has been selected by Up in Arts and the City of Southport to be one of 24 images on the Pole Banners hanging in Southport from April to October this year! Congratulations Becky!!
Two WAA Member's Art Selected to be in the 2025 Wilmington B
Susan Barnard - "Walking Dogs"
Congratulations to our member, Susan Barnard!
Her painting was selected to be included in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s "2025 Book On Business".
Becky Steele - "Harmony"
Congratulations to our member, Becky Steele!
Her painting was selected to be included in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s "2025 Book On Business".
WAA Members Participating in Citrine Gallery's Hygee show in Wilmington
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Congratulations to WAA Members - Allison Fanelli and Teri Turley!
Member Awards - Art by the shore art show, Oak Island, NC
Coastal Oasis by Terri Turley
All Dressed Up by Allison Fanelli
Coastal Oasis by Terri Turley
November 7-9, 2024
All Dressed Up by Allison Fanelli
Coastal Oasis by Terri Turley
Terri Turley 3rd Place - Watercolor
Allison Fanelli 3rd Place - Mixed Media
Congratulations to you both! Beautiful pieces!
All Dressed Up by Allison Fanelli
All Dressed Up by Allison Fanelli
All Dressed Up by Allison Fanelli
Congratulations to our members!
Lumbeeland Art Show
Three WAA members have their art in the "Lumbeeland: The Hidden Beauty of Swamps" Art Show. Congratulations to Allison Fanelli, Susan Barnard and Danette Moran!
Congratulations to WAA member Allison Fanelli!
WAA Member, Allison Fanelli, painted a picture in honor of the US Coast Guard for the Maritime Art Show at
Franklin Square Gallery in Southport.
Fanelli donated her painting to Lee Daniels of the Oak Island Coast Guard station at the Artist's Reception on Friday, November 1, 2024. Fanelli says "That was the true honor.
Thank you to our Coast Guard and all servicemen and women who serve and protect us."
Congratulations to our Member winners at the BAC Show!
2nd Place 2D Abstract Award - "Walking Through Town" by Vicki Neilon
24th Annual Fall Art Show
Brunswick Arts Council
9/16 - 10/16/2024
Hosted by
Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street
Southport, NC 28461
Best in Show Award - "Owning It" by Bonnie McIver
WAA Award - "Islands Gentle Embrace" by Rachel Sunnell
WAA Award - "Islands Gentle Embrace" by Rachel Sunnell
Congratulations to WAA Members - Award winners at WAOTC Show
Second Place Award to WAA member Allison Fanelli - "All Dressed Up"
Second Place Award to WAA member Allison Fanelli - "All Dressed Up"
Second Place Award to WAA member Allison Fanelli - "All Dressed Up"
Sponsor's Award to WAA member Susan Barnard - "Afternoon Snack"
Second Place Award to WAA member Allison Fanelli - "All Dressed Up"
Second Place Award to WAA member Allison Fanelli - "All Dressed Up"
CONGRATULATIONS to our WAA members!
They were all Award Winners at the
Opening Reception for
Wildlife Artists of the Carolinas on September 27, 2024 in Wilmington NC!!
Sponsor's Award to WAA Member Patti Resso - "Rod The Green Heron"
Second Place Award to WAA member Allison Fanelli - "All Dressed Up"
Sponsor's Award to WAA Member Patti Resso - "Rod The Green Heron"
