The St. Michaels Art League is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Banner Artwork Show. This is the artwork used to create the banners displayed on the town’s utility poles beginning each year in April, through November.
This year’s banner art was judged by Kevin Snelling, artist and owner of the Creative Xpressions Framing Shop and gallery located at 204 S. Talbot St. in St. Michaels. Kevin is also one of SMAL’s partners in banner production as he creates the digital scans of the artwork for transferring to the banners. His shop also sells framed and unframed “Celebrate St. Michaels’ posters.
First Place was awarded to Maryellyn Lynott for her oil painting “Dreaming,” Second Place went to Mary Ellen Mabe for her oil painting “Justine’s,” and Sharon Thorpe was awarded Third Place for her collage “Summer Feast.” Honorable Mentions went to Joan Cranor for her watercolor “Balancing Act” and to Sherry Smith for her watercolor “Rockfish.” The award for best representation of St. Michaels went to Kathleen Rosenberger for her painting titled “The Nao Trinidad Visits the Maritime Museum.”
Most of the framed original artwork used to create this year’s banners will be on display at “The Blue Crab” coffee shop during the month of June. The Blue Crab offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items and is located at 102 S. Fremont St. in St. Michaels. Original artwork may be purchased.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council with revenue provided by the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Maryellyn Lynott “Dreaming”
PB Jones says
Love the Dreaming piece. Represents St Michael’s perfectly.