Chandler artist Laurie Fagen receives 3 awards

By SanTan Sun News

Chandler artist Laurie Fagen been given 3 Juror’s Choice awards  in the approaching Art for Land’s Sake on the internet auction sponsoring the nonprofit Desert Foothills Land Have faith in.

Her “Ahh, Sedona” fiber art piece obtained 3rd put from glass artist Laurie Nessel in the combined media category and an honorable point out from symbolist painter A.H. Smith. Nessel also gave her third place for “Desert Vessel,” a clay sculpture entered into the sculpture and glass group.

The on the net exhibit will be open for general public preview starting up tomorrow, March 28.

The opening reception, which is no cost and open up to the general public, will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Wine and mild hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be dwell entertainment by Jack and Maryla Tirin.

The auction will open up for on line bidding at midday April 1 and closes at midday April 11.

Desert Foothills Land Belief has been working in the Desert Foothills communities north of Phoenix for additional than 30 yrs to connect folks to character and safeguard and steward delicate lands and species of the Sonoran Desert.

The Land Believe in has permanently guarded almost 1,000 acres of valuable conservation lands. Lots of of the preserves are open to the public for exploration and light recreation.

The Land Have confidence in also delivers guided tours, volunteer options and educational plans to create recognition about the relevance of land security for the survival of the Sonoran Desert and for long term generations to get pleasure from.

To register for the on the web auction: dflt.org and simply click on Art for Land’s Sake icon.

The two Nessel and Smith lauded the auction entries.

“It’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of artwork donated to the Artwork for Land’s Sake annual fundraiser to profit the Desert Foothills Land Trust, with several artists submitting many entries,” she stated.

“Every artist warrants recognition for their generosity and perseverance to conservation,” she continued. “Sifting by the artwork to emphasize excellent expertise is tough. There were being many excellent items and I suspect much more than a couple of will have rousing bidding wars.”

Smith was enthusiastic as nicely, stating, “The high-quality of perform, the significant degree of craftmanship, and the variety of designs and matter subject are these kinds of an inspiration. There is one thing for anyone in this present: paintings, pastels, pictures, fiber arts, 2-and 3-D combined media parts, sculpture, glass perform, fiber artwork and jewelry. I discovered the operate this year to be excellent in its diversity and execution.

“All in all, this clearly show is a pleasurable blend of a wide range of mediums that celebrate the desert and all of its magnificence.”