Mosaic Art Show Includes Record 90 Entries

OGDENSBURG - This year's United Helpers Mosaic Art Show included a record number of 90 entries from across the Mosaic side of United Helpers.

Leonard Benway with his sculpture Red Rooster.

Sculptures, paintings, drawing, crafts and more were on display with light piano music courtesy of Mark Darou providing a soundtrack to the afternoon.
Claiming the show's People's Choice award was Leonard Benway and his sculpture titled, "Red Rooster."
Second Place among the voters went to a team of artists from Citizen Advocates, appropriately titled, "Teamwork." This team of artists included, Joe Fasano, Ed Durgan, James Robinson, Lumas Blando and Carson Riley.
In the painting category, Paula Roberts earned first place for "Plasmic Lava,' with Jason Chorba's "A Dab Will Do," bringing home second place honors.
Amanda Thompson's drawing of Tinkerbell won first place in the drawing category and Jeffrey Kinch's drawing titled, "RIP" earned second place.
The show also included several sculptures and upcycled art pieces with first place in this category going to Gwen Taylor's sculpture of a peacock." An upcycled piece titled, "Feel the Music" won second place.
In the crafts category first place went to Leonard Berkowitz and his piece, "Twisty Windhchime." Second place in this category went to James Angelo's "Out in Left Field."
Program Manager Lauren Peters, who helps to coordinate the show, said a fine job was done by everyone.
"We have some very talented artists with us today, and as the show continues to grow it's becoming more and more difficult for our judge to name the winners, she said.
Judging the show was retired Hammond Central School art teacher Carolyn Noble.

For an album of photos from this year's event, click here.