Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
The Grant County Art Guild had the opening for its Birds of the Southwest Show at Bear Mountain Lodge on Friday, March 24, 2017. Prizes were awarded in two categories, paintings and photography. Paul Geisler judged the show. Guild member Jackie Blurton organized the show.
Bruce Bloy, a newer member of the guild, took Best of Show with his 30-second exposure of a walking egret at Goose Island, Texas, several years ago.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Jackie Blurton with her first place owl painting, with a woodpecker painting by her just below.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Photographer Bruce Bloy received Best in Show in the photography section of the exhibit.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Best of Show by Bruce Bloy of a long exposure of a walking egret.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Arlene Sarkela with her painting entitled "Solo Flight."
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Tom Vaughn's award-winning photo of a Gambel's quail.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Ruth Hamby and her two paintings, the top one a prize winner.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Anthony Roybal with his painting of a red-tailed hawk.
Grant County Art Guild Birds of the Southwest Show 2017
Ann Taylor with her second-place painting of hungry baby birds.
