Creativity took centre stage at the 2015 Creighton Copper Fair Juried Art Show and Farmer’s Market Showcase.
Held at the Creighton Sportex last Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, the event exhibited 81 art pieces from 37 artists, mostly locals.
“Everybody was sure impressed with the artwork,” said organizer Crystal Banting. “They had a hard time deciding on the People’s Choice (award) and I heard comments as they were leaving saying that they were so glad they came.”
The art covered several categories, from painting and photography to traditional culture pieces and ceramic, glass and jewellery.
The event also included a farmer’s market with more than a dozen vendors selling wares such as homemade blankets, woodworks and natural honey.
An estimated 300 to 350 people passed through the doors of the event, organized by Creighton Recreation, Culture and Tourism, where Banting is assistant recreation director.
This marked the first installment of the long-running Copper Fair since 2011, with Banting hoping the event will be held every third year going forward.
Results were:
Best of Show ($150): “Migration Finale” by Doug Dmytriw
People’s Choice ($150): “Sunrise” by Lois Pedersen
Painting
First ($50): “Sunrise” by Lois Pedersen
Second ($30): “Under Construction” by Lois Pedersen
Third ($20): “South Amisk #1” by Sarah Trevor
Photography
First ($50): Untitled piece by Brandy Bloxom
Second ($30): “Spring Breeze” by Alannah Skot
Third ($20): Untitled piece by Alannah Skot
Pottery and Sculpture
First ($50): “Migration Finale” by Doug Dmytriw
Second ($30): “Truth” by Elaine Angelski
Third ($20): “Mantle Pieces” by Elaine Angelski
Wood and Metalwork
First ($50): “Spirit Bowl” by Randy Daigle
Second ($30): “Cedar Owl” by Robin Studer
Third ($20): “English Clock” by Glen Mikkelsen
Textiles
First ($50): “Blue Heron” by Margaret Faktor
Second ($30): “Braid” by Robin Morissette
Third ($20): “Birch Trees” by Cheryl Pogue
Traditional
Culture Arts
First ($50): Untitled piece by Theresa Wride
Second ($30): “Basket” by Glen Mikkelsen
Third ($20): “Ceremonial Pipe” by Randy Daigle
Ceramic, Glass
and Jewelry
First, second and third ($50, $30 and $20): “Opposites Contrast” by Kirsten Burkett
Knitting, Crochet and Needlework
First ($50): “The Old Mill” by Linda Hinzman
Second ($30): “Throw Caution to the Wind” by Brian Wilson
Third ($20): “Night Before Christmas” by Cathy Herzberg
Recycling
First ($50): “Copper Forest” by Lois Pedersen
Second ($30): “Duct Tape Couture” by Maryn McKee
Third ($20): “Roses” by Codi Carr
Youth 10 and Under
First ($50): “Winter Wonderland” by Sadie Currie
Second ($30): “Golden Delicious” by Holly Currie
Third ($20): “Evening Fishing” by Jacob Kuzmiak
Youth 11 to 17
First ($50): “Growing” by Pearl Tippett
Second ($30): “Reach” by Pearl Tippett
Third ($20): Untitled piece by Mady Simon
