Winners of Home in Focus pictures exhibition introduced

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The Home in Focus neighborhood pictures exhibition is on show on the Dahl Arts Center, and native winners of the present have been introduced.

Russell Jensen received better of present for his work, Seeking Shelter.

Jensen’s was certainly one of 56 images chosen for show out of greater than 250 submissions.

In addition to better of present, first by third locations had been awarded in three classes: skilled, newbie and youth.

Curator Jeannie Larson stated it was a tough choice course of due to the extent of expertise seen within the work.

“Our region’s definitely lucky, both because we have the beautiful landscapes but also because so many people are out there photographing it,” Larson stated.

Larson stated the present represents a variety of interpretations on the theme of dwelling, with works invoking feelings of belonging and happiness.

This yr’s pictures present and competitors centered round South Dakota as dwelling. The jurors for this yr’s neighborhood pictures competitors had been Allen Morris, assistant pictures professor at Black Hills State University, Tass Thacker, co-founder of Images from the World, and Eunice Straight Head, regional photographer.

Best of Show: Russell Jensen, Seeking Shelter

Professional Category:

• 1st Place: Ellen Larson, Strike of the Sacred
• 2nd Place: Karen Mahoney, Building a Home with You
• third Place: Evan Ludes, Dean-o and the Rainbow

Amateur/Hobbyist Category:

• 1st Place: Todd Schweiger, Same Scene, New View
• 2nd Place: Riley Singer, One within the field
• third Place: Christopher Huot, Jupiter Rising

Youth Category:

• 1st Place: Haley Lester, Hidden Haven
• 2nd Place: Anna Haeder, Right of Passage
• third Place: Anna Haeder, Reflect

The Rapid City Arts Council encourages guests to vote for his or her favourite for the Rapid City People’s Choice Award. Visitors can search for the folks’s selection field on the exhibit to vote.

The present shall be on show on the Dahl Arts Center till May 9. The exhibition is free and open to the general public.

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