50th Anniversary Exhibition

50th Anniversary Exhibition & Celebration

Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
Exhibition Dates: October 1st – 31st, 2025

Deliver Accepted Work:
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
9:30 – 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

All Member Reception:
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
3:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 12th, 2025

Art Pick Up:
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
9:30 – 10:30 am, Friday, October 31st, 2025

Judge:
Bill Hickerson, Curator
West Tennessee Regional Art Center
1200 E Main St, Humboldt, TN 38343

Awards:

Best of Show:
Title: Get the Message
Artist: Mary Spellings
Medium: Watercolor

Second Place:
Title: Abundant Harvest
Artist: Susan Hyback
Medium: Watercolor

Third Place:
Title: Tranquility and Turbulence
Artist: Gopal Murti
Medium: Acrylic

Merit Award:
Title: A Scented Bough
Artist: Anwesha Biswas
Medium: Oil

Merit Award:
Title: Into the Depths
Artist: Connie Pride
Medium: Collage

Merit Award:
Title: Day Dreamer
Artist: Melody Weintraub
Medium: Acrylic

Honorable Mention:
Title: Sunflower
Artist: Dawn Fetty
Medium: Acrylic

Honorable Mention:
Title: Vintage Euro Peloton
Artist: Barbara Tigrett
Medium: Acrylic

Dr. Murti’s Magnificent Awards for Emotionally Excellent Art:

Smile Maker Award:
Title: Gecko
Artist: Angela Brunson
Medium: Acrylic

Storytelling Award:
Title: Off the Line
Artist: Casey Smith
Medium: Oil

Surprise and Delight Award:
Title: The Fragile and the Fierce
Artist: Angie Wynn
Medium: Acrylic

Thought Provoking Piece Award:
Title: Pine Barrens
Artist: Larry Hughes
Medium: Charcoal

Transports Viewer to a Time or Place Award:
Title: Home Pasture
Artist: David Rawlinson
Medium: Watercolor