The winners of Artist United’s Annual Juried Art Show, on display at the Burien Arts Gallery through March, have been announced. Janet Price won first place for her acrylic painting titled “Sweet Repose.” The work depicts her daughter holding Janet’s granddaughter: 1--First Place--Sweet Repose--Janet Price Second place went to Nancy Bogni for her watercolor and oil work, “Artist at Work”: 2--Second Place--Nancy Bogni--Artist at Work Marta Crewell’s acrylic painting, “The Harbor at Terragona” was awarded third place: 3--Third Place--Marta Creswell The Artwerks Award went to a felted wool mixed media piece, “Hibiscus” by Alba Romero: 4--Honorable Mention--Hibiscus--Alba Romero And the Golden Flax Award was given to Jacque Carroll for an oil painting titled ”View from Pam’s Place”: 5--View from Pam's Place--Jacqueline Carroll Chris Gonvers won the Photography Award for “Windows of My Mind”: 6--Window of my Mind Chris Gonvers Jacqui Beck juried the show. Her acrylic and mixed media painting is also on display during the exhibit. Her work may be viewed at www.jacquibeck.com. Gallery-goers may vote for the “People’s Choice” Award during the length of the exhibit which ends March 26. The Burien Arts Gallery, located at 826 SW 152nd Street, is open Wednesday through Saturday, from Noon-6 p.m. Normally, Artists United members display their work in one section of the gallery but in March take over the entire space for the juried show. The Burien Arts Association presents monthly fine arts exhibits at the gallery in Olde Burien. Burien Arts has been named the city’s best charity by the Discover Burien Association, which will honor the nonprofit organization at the “Best of Burien Awards Dinner and Auction” on March 18 at the Burien Community Center. More information at www.burienarts.org or 206-244-7808.]]>

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