The Southern Highland Reader

“Fragile Earth” was an artistic response by 42 regional artists, working in a variety of media, to the beauty and vulnerability of the environment. The exhibit opened Sunday, July 13, as part of the Fine and Performing Arts inaugural Summer Arts Festival, which showcased the artistic and musical talent of residents of the state’s far western counties and the Qualla Boundary.

“The high quality of works submitted by recognized area artists, as well as from emerging artists, made for an exciting exhibit,” said Martin DeWitt, Fine Art Museum founding director.

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Review from the Mountain Xpress’s Connie Bostic

“Fragile Earth” award winners:

Charlene Collins Haug of Waynesville, Best of Show ($500) for “Fragile Earth: Bubble People,” monoprint screenprint, 29 by 20 inches.

Susan Martin of Webster, Curator’s Award ($300) for “Cars,” archival digital print, 18 by 11 inches.

Dave Punches of Sylva, Award of Merit ($100) for “Morning Paper Mill,” oil on panel, 11 by 8 inches.

Peggy Wilcox of Franklin, Award of Merit ($100) for a series of five baskets, created with local and exotic natural materials and 2 inches to 7 inches tall.

Denise Collins of Waynesville, purchase award by the office of the dean of the College of Fine and Performing Arts, for “Southern Sunrise,” watercolor, 12.5 by 17 inches.

Malti Turnbull of Marble, purchase award by the Fine Art Museum for its permanent collection, for “Listening to the Voice of the Earth,” ceramic sculpture.

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