The 14th Biennial Kentucky National Wildlife Art (KNWA) Exhibition hosted by Ohio Valley Art
League in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources is now on
display at the Preston Arts Center on the Henderson County Community College campus.
This exhibit displays 59 works of art by 48 artists representing 14 states. You will see depictions
of chipmunks, squirrels, herons, bears, wolves and more from artists across the country,
including artists from Kentucky and the Tri-State.
The KNWA Awards Committee raised $17,350 in cash awards. That is a record amount for
OVAL! These cash awards are presented to the artist winners selected by the juror.
Saturday, October 1st at 5:30pm in the Stagg Room at the Preston Arts Center, OVAL will
host the Opening Reception & Awards Presentation. $17,350 in cash awards will be awarded to
artists chosen by the juror, Director of the Art Institute at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,
Marie McGhee. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.
Many of the artworks are for sale with 70% going to the artists and 30% being divided equally
between OVAL and PAC.
The Preston Arts Center, 2660 S Green St., is open Monday – Friday from 10am-3pm. The
exhibit will be on display October 1 – November 29.
If you are interested in purchasing an artwork, please contact Samantha Denson or Jule
McClellan to schedule a visit.
Samantha Denson, OVAL Executive Director/ Curator: 765-465-3203, sam@ohiovalleyart.org
Jule McClellan, Curator Emeritus: 270-860-1930, juledmac@gmail.com.
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