The Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) created the Fine Arts Festival (FAF) in 1980 to provide incentive for local artists to improve their technique and a place to showcase and sell their artwork. The festival has since grown into a major art exhibit featuring artwork by artists from all over the country. The artwork is also judged and cash prizes and ribbons are awarded.
Congratulations to the following winners
of the 2022 FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
SARAH WILSON HODGKINS
“BEST IN SHOW” AWARD WINNER
“Look at This”
Oil by Michael Mention (Southern Pines, NC)
LEE BARRETT
“PEOPLE’S CHOICE” AWARD WINNER
“A Boat on the Ocean”
Oil by Michael Mention (Southern Pines)
OIL
1st Place: Michael Mention (Southern Pines) – “Look at This”
2nd Place: Michael Mention (Southern Pines) – “A Boat on The Ocean”
3rd Place: Haley Beann (Southern Pines) – “003”
Honorable Mention:
Linda Bruening (Southern Pines) – “Southport Reflection”
Jenay Jarvis (Aberdeen) – “Surfacing”
Ray Lamantia (Siler City) – “Ode to Maxfield”
Jo Tomsick (Sanford) – “Embrace”
WATERCOLOR
1st Place: Ulli Misegades (West End) – “Lily”
2nd Place: Adele Buytenhuys (Jackson Springs) – “Wind Swept”
3rd Place: Christine Stackhouse (Pinehurst) – “AAAH – My Time!”
Honorable Mention:
Sook Sienkiewicz (Fayetteville) – “Desert Calm”
Nathan Pridgen (Southern Pines) – “Davidson Street Boutique”
ACRYLIC
1st Place: Peter Helgesen (Pinehurst) – “The Rendezvous”
2nd Place: Peter Helgesen (Pinehurst) – “Honningsvag”
3rd Place: Thomas Mattocks (Pinebluff) – “1964”
Honorable Mention:
Meridith Martens (Southern Pines) – “Untitled”
Thomas Bizzette Mattocks (Pinebluff) – “The Dance”
DRAWING/PASTEL
1st Place: Stephanie Slack (Raeford) – “Prismatic Study”
2nd Place: Leigh Lassiter (Carthage) – “Fresh Berries”
3rd Place: Barbara Ainsley (Pinehurst) – “Patiently Waiting”
Honorable Mention:
Brian Burbano (Pinehurst) – “Reflect, Connect and Rejoice in Recovery”
Janet Burdick (Pinehurst) – “Lovebirds”
Ulli Misegades (West End) – “First Signs
Hannah Roser (Southern Pines) – “To be Frank”
Lynda Sanders (Durham) – “Relaxed Tulip of Spring”
MIXED MEDIA/PRINTMAKING
**Given in memory of Deborah Kline: Debby passed away in 2019 from ALS. In addition to her business degrees, Debbie also earned a fine arts degree. Her artwork is in private collections all over the country and she was a part of several solo & juried shows. Thanks to a gift from Debby’s friend, Dr. Tommy McDonell, we are proud to honor Debby in this way.
1st Place: Jo Tomsick (Sanford) – “The Changing Constellation”
2nd Place: Steve Opet (Fayetteville) – “Baby Doll”
3rd Place: Samuel Prater (Southern Pines) – “Extraterrestrial”
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st Place: Pat Anderson (Southern Pines) – “The Passion of Cuban Ballet”
2nd Place: Victoria Landers (Pinehurst) – “Breath”
3rd Place: Victoria Landers (Pinehurst) – “Struck”
Honorable Mention:
Pat Anderson (Southern Pines) – “Young Entrepreneurs”
Christy Miller (Pinebluff) – “Unfailing Love”
3-DIMENSIONAL
1st Place: Luke Huling (Aberdeen) – “Fused Dwelling II”
2nd Place: Diane Flanegan (Pinehurst) – “Lady in the Leaves”
3rd Place: Eleanor Gallagher (Southern Pines) – “Long Arm Tribe – Warthog Round Up”
2022 JUDGE: Mya Brooks, Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator at the North Carolina Museum of Art
PURCHASE AWARDS
A Purchase Award is the opportunity for businesses and individuals to support the festival artists by pledging to purchase artwork prior to the festival. In addition to selling their artwork, the artist also receive a ribbon.
Jordan Baker (Southern Pines), “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” (Acrylic)
Provided by Brownback & Thomasson, CPAs
Adele Buytenhuys (Jackson Springs), “Wind Swept” (Watercolor)
Provided by Rick Norland
Pinkie Castanien (Pinehurst), “Garden Faerie” (3-D)
Provided by Charlie & Terry Cook
Courtney Herndon (Pinehurst), “Lake Tillery Plein Air” (Oil)
Provided by Pat Cole
Grace Hill (Pinehurst), “Red Flowers” (3-D)
Provided by Mickey Walker
Rose Kennedy (Hope Mills), “Pastoral Evening” (Oil)
Provided by Frances Campbell
Leigh Lassiter (Carthage), “Fresh Berries (Pastel)
Provided by Stuart Fulghum & KSF Designs
Kathy Leuck (Pinehurst), “Bridges, Tunnels & Clock” (Oil)
Provided by Jules Latham
Lynn McGugan (Southern Pines), “Moore County Hounds” (Photograph)
Provided by Charlie & Terry Cook
Jane Mohr (Pinehurst), “Spirits at Sunset” (Mixed Media)
Provided by Denis McCullough, Interior Designer
Kathy Petz (Pinehurst), “ODX Wild Horses” (Oil)
Provided by Barbara Sherman
Lynda Sanders (Durham), “Relaxed Tulip” (Drawing)
Provided by Michael Holden, CPA
David Seiberling (Cameron), “Hands in Pockets” (Mixed Media)
Provided by Tommy McDonell, artist
David Seiberling (Cameron), “Soul of NOLA” (Photograph)
Provided by Denis McCullough, Interior Designer
Jean Smyth (Pinehurst), “Transparent” (Watercolor)
Provided by Rick Norland
Martha Tournas (Pinehurst), “Tulips” (Watercolor)
Provided by Pinky Doyle of Re/Max of the Pines
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