The Annual Spring Into Art Exhibition provides visual artists of all skill levels an open invitation to participate in the region’s foremost art exhibition.
Exhibit is open to the public April 12 – June 8, 2022.
35th Annual Spring Into Art
2022 BEST IN SHOW
Travis D. Simmons, Valdosta, GA, “Frankenstein”
PAINTING CATEGORY
1st place: Adam Calvin, Lake Park, GA, “In a Drawer”
2nd place: Pam Scruggs, St. Simons Island, GA, “Shy Girl”
3rd place: Lanell Shen, Valdosta, GA, “Big Splendor”
DRAWING/PRINTMAKING/MIXED MEDIA CATEGORY
1st place: Christine Flanagan, Live Oak, FL, “Be Kind”
2nd place: Lindsay Sebastian, Valdosta, GA, “The Unidentified”
3rd place: Jeffrey Smart Baisden, Live Oak, FL, “Union Men”
PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ARTS CATEGORY
1st place: L. Stephanie Smith, Quitman, GA, “Boss”
2nd place: Mike Tanner, Nicholls, GA, “The River”
3rd place: Larry Elshoff, Lake City, FL, “River Retreat”
SCULPTURE/CERAMICS/JEWELRY/CRAFTS CATEGORY
1st place: Walter Hobbs, Valdosta, GA “Vessel”
2nd place: Dave Richards, Valdosta, GA, “Frolicking Wormy Wood”
3rd place: Michael T. Schmidt, Hahira, GA, “Gulf and Phillips 66 Oil Cans”
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Katherine Taylor, Hahira, GA, “Southern Muse“
Julie Barnes Smith, Valdosta, GA, “Basket Traditions in Clay“
Joe Morgan, Valdosta, GA, “Thoughts of Jesterday“
Janice K. Smith, Valdosta, GA, “Fly Away With Me“
Jill Bright, Hahira, GA, “A Confusion“
Nichols Grier, Valdosta, GA, “Blackstar Hoodie“
Todd Wessel, Valdosta, GA, “Michigan’s Carr goes out a winner“
Bonnie Rabert, St. Simons Island, GA, “On the Course“
Tom Powell, Marietta, GA, “Mycology“
Ron Thomson, Thomasville, GA, “Above“
2022 Spring Into Art Sponsors
PLATINUM
GOLD
Randy and Susan Allison
John and Susan Dukes
The Rev. Walter and Gail Hobgood
Tom and Merry Jo Kurrie
McLane Funeral & Cremation Services
Sally Turner Querin
Rose Consulting Law
Stifel
Thacker Dermatology
Susan Turner
Warren and Kelly Turner
Valdosta Insurance Services, Inc.
Wild Adventures Theme Park
Buddy LaHood
Astro Exterminating Services
SILVER
Citizens Community Bank
CJB Industries
Kenny and Susan Crago
Rev. and Mrs. Peter Ingeman
Miller Hardware Company
Renasant Bank
Carreen Shapiro
Studio 8 Design, Architects
Wright and Betsy Turner
Valdosta Commercial Doors
Mala Vallotton
Mr. and Mrs. Rouse Vallotton
Event Point
BRONZE
Alday, Wright, & Giles, P.C.
Stephanie and David Blevins
Jan Brice
Converse and Jill Bright
Dean Brooks
Will and Jane Burgsteiner
Jim and Ingrid Carroll
Gloria Boyette Corker
Charles and Jennie Eidson
Brad and Tina Folsom
Dr. Lucy Greene
Steve and Cathy Johnson
Kaleidoscope Gallery & Emporium
Dr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Lahr
Landis International, Inc.
Langdale Place
Drs. Dennis and Patricia Marks
Nancy McGee
Judge and Mrs. Arthur McLane
Jack and Cheryl Oliver
Giovanni and Penny Panizzi
Jennifer Powell
Chuck and Sheila Roberts
Monique Sineath
Ann Schutt
Clint and Barbara Slocumb
Allen and Roni Strickland
Jeani Synyard
Prentice and Suzanne Taylor
The Herndon Company
Al and Anne Turner
Valwood School
Nancy Warren
Wells Fargo Advisors