Ann's Award

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My incredibly talented aunt, Ann, is an amazing artist who excels at a variety of media types. Her paintings are beautiful, her wood carvings nothing short of incredible. During her recovery from breast cancer surgery earlier this year, she worked on a carving piece using a big hunk of wood from my father. The wood took shape into a surprising group of faces and arms - something she called "family". Last week, Ann entered the piece in the Center for Visual Arts annual Memorial Show. We all attended the opening cocktail party, and Ann had been notified she'd won something in the juried show, though she assumed it was an honorable mention, the only previous award she'd received through the CVA's shows. We were all so excited when the judges announced that Ann had won BEST OF SHOW for her piece! She won a cash prize - but most importantly, was given a much needed shot in the arm, validation that her work is appreciated. I cried when they called her name. This photo shows Ann accepting the award - I'll post a photo of the piece next.