March 6, 2025
Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA
Join us Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM for the opening of the 12th Annual Art Palette Contest!
This FAVORITE community event features artists of all ages and abilities who have transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy!
From the opening through April 4, 2025, gallery guests are invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in three different categories and age groups. Winners will be announced on the ValleyCAST Facebook page and in our eNewsletter.
The contest is hosted by ValleyCAST, the art and culture arm of Open Sky Community Services. ValleyCAST offers a wide variety of events for individuals of all abilities and reflects Open Sky's commitment to inclusivity. The Art Palette Contest is sponsored in part by Jerry's Artarama!
Regular gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Voting Ends on Friday, April 4, 2025
Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Children
1st Place - Untitled By: Kayla Harney
2nd Place - Enchanted Village By: Eleanor Weldon
3rd Place - Lost in Outer Space By: Maddie Baldiga
Teen
1st Place - All Tuckered Out By: Caroline Brown
2nd Place - 9 in the Afternoon By: Dani Vaillancourt
3rd Place Tie - Silence is Complicity By: Haley McKinnon
3rd Place Tie - The Wave By:Della Erickson
Adult
1st Place - Temptation By: Kathy Olson
2nd Place - BVT By: Gerry Knall
3rd Place - Fruit Loops By: Brandon Drake
Join us for a Closing Reception on Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 PM
The exhibit ends on Friday, April 18, 2025
Any unsold art palettes must be picked up in the gallery between April 21-23, 2025 during business hours or by appointment. Contact Mary.Laliberte@openskycs.org for more details.
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