Participants registered early Saturday morning, August 15th, during a tumultuous rain storm and were off to find the perfect covered setting for their chosen Plein Air pieces. Mid-day the weather changed, allowing for sunshine, warm temperatures and the creation of some spectacular plein air pieces. This event was truly exceptional, for the artists forever captured moments in time, here in the beautiful Ogden Valley.
An awards ceremony took place at 5 p.m. to honor and announce the Plein Air winners and distribute more than $4000 in cash prizes. The first place award in the professional category was given to George Handrahan of Ogden, Utah. “George’s 1st place piece, entitled Near Snowbasin, really captured the mood of the Day in the Ogden Valley”, commented the Judge, Spike Ress.
Professional Category:
George Handrahan 1st Place
Shanna Kunz 2nd Place
John Huerta Jr. 3rd Place
Eric Zschiesche Honorable Mention
Non-Professional Category:
Jamie Willson 1st Place
Stephanie Carter Nielsen 2nd Place
Shalae Larsen Honorable Mention
Megan Anderson Emerging Artist
