The Aiken Artist Guild's 2011 Member Show was a spectacular success. With over 100 pieces by more than 70 artists the entire gallery walls of the Aiken Center for the Arts were filled with talent and creativity. The opening reception on Thursday, May 19th was well attended and special guest SC Representative Bill Taylor was present to announce the winning entries. This year's show featured new categories and more cash prizes and ribbons than ever before.

The 2011 Member Show was in memory of Chung Gong, a former member and well -known artist. Gong's wife, JoShan, donated a cash prize for a Members Choice Award.
In addition to prizes in each category, the Phil Permar Best of Show and the William B. Colgate Aiken Scene Award were presented.

Following is a complete list of all the winners in each category.

BEST OF SHOW
Barbara Walcher for George

BEST AIKEN SCENE AWARD
Sharon Taylor Padgett for Colleton Avenue

MEMBERS CHOICE AWARD
Gail Smith for Marsh Tapestry

JoShan Gong and Gail Smith winner of Members Choice Award

LANDSCAPE
1 - Gail Smith for Southern Marsh
2 - Kit Parker for Reflections
3 - Ingrid Hofer for Quiet Day
Honorable Mentions
Anne Rauton Smith for Historical Sardis School, Saluda, Co
Mary Horne for Aix Bridge
Terry Smith for Cottage in the Gardens

PORTRAITURE/FIGURATIVE
1 - Jane Popeil for One on One*
2 - T.L. Harris for Kelly
3 - Doris Sofge for Rodney
Honorable Mentions
Jeannette Shoemaker for Salome's Dance II

STILL LIFE
1 - Jeannette Shoemaker for The Opening
2 - Carolyn Hobbs Miller for First Bloom
3 - Carol Sue Roberts for Copper Vase with Flowers
Honorable Mentions
Gwen Power for Do You See Me?
Lauren Kerbelis for Wild Flowers
Marilyn Hartley for Timelines

WILDLIFE/ANIMALS

1 - Lindy Crandell for Pure Aiken
2 - Linda Hardy for Le Levieer Italien
3 - Mike Kleiman for Boss Man
Honorable Mentions
Forrest Roberts for Tiger Eyes
Susan Porterfield for Seeing Double or Are You?
Jean Blackmer for Oliver Rides the Greenway

ABSTRACT/EXPERIMENTAL
1 - Carolyn Bohn for A Volk Tale
2 - Barbara Yon for Summer Fun
3 - Anne Nielsen for Orbis Fulgor Sublevatio
Honorable Mentions
Ron Buttler for Embryonic Breakout #1

Some of the winners--left to right Gail Smith, Sharon Taylor Padgett, Carolyn Bohn, Barbara Walcher, Jane Popiel, and Jeannette Shoemaker

Chung Gong's wife, Jo Shan with Chung's paintings

"Best In Show" winner, Barbara Walcher with Barbie Gibson, President, AAG

Jeannette Shoemaker receiving first place in still life category.
Others L to R--Deborah Tidwell Holtzscheiter (show chair), Barbie Gibson (president), and at podium Representative Bill Taylor