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AAW 2025
Members' Invitational Exhibition
Award Recipients

Thank You to All Who Contributed to the Exhibition!

The Awards for the 2025 AAW Members' Exhibition, with comments from Juror Julie Francois, are as follows:

Jurors Choice - Robin Novak with Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

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Robin Novak’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is a personal favorite for its childlike whimsy and lively scene captured.

Best in Painting - Barbara Johansen Newman with Plants and Pets

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Barbara Newman’s Plants and Pets enchanting, detail-rich line work drew me to her portrait that I could stand in front of for hours remarking on the small details of everything captured.

Best in Photography - Beth Lyon with Florida Beach in Winter

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Beth Lyon Florida Beach in Winter captured a tranquil escape from New England weather while capturing a landscape in its still moment, voidant of people, allowing reflection on the energy of the landscape itself.

Best in Works on Paper - Marla Thornington Martin with Pompeian no. 3

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Marla Martin’s Pompeian No. 3 displays a fun play with craft and paper, reflecting on art and historical narratives, bringing to life a marble sculpture with color and pattern.

Best in Three-Dimensional Works - Logan Feng with Monochrome

Logan Feng’s Monochrome draws in curiosity and appreciation for the labor involved with their twisted wire and calm presence created in such a small object. 

SPECIAL NOTE:
We are grateful to the amazing Woodbury Public Library for their continued collaboration. If you would like more information about getting involved, Please email us.

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