Wings Over the Platte: Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

GRAND ISLAND, STUHR MUSEUM - The 2009 “Wings Over the Platte Art Show and Sale” is underway, and out of this year’s crop over 50 submitted pieces, the award for photography, 2-D and 3-D art have been chosen.

A panel of three artists from Hall County chose the winners, which were honored during the “Wings of the Heart” opening reception on Thursday, February 12 th. “Wings Over the Platte” runs through Friday, April 10, with a closing reception set for 7 p.m. on that day. Stuhr Museum will also feature a Crane Speaker program each Friday and Saturday in March as part of the “Wings Over the Platte” celebration. For more information, log onto www.stuhrmuseum.org.

This year’s winners are:

Photography

Best In Show: “Fancy” by Rick Rasmussen
Photography Merit: “Reynold’s Roost” by Doug Steinke
Photography Merit: “Reflection” by Don Wilson

Two Dimensional
Best in Show: “ Platte River 2” by Norma Stevens
Two Dimensional Merit: “March Migration” by Patricia Scarborough
Two Dimensional Merit: “Peaceful Afternoon” by Julie Crocker

Three Dimensional
Best in Show: “Take off” by Loi Van Vo
Three Dimensional Merit: “Crazed Crane” by Sally Buss
Three Dimensional Merit: “In Pursuit” by Loi Van Vo

This year’s featured artists are Jill Metcoff and Diane Farris, whose show, entitled “Cranes and Conversations,” features a variety of complex collages made of photographs and handmade Japanese papers which address the time and place where human and crane habitats intersect. Their work is on display in Lacy Hall in the Stuhr Building.

The public can view this year’s “Wings Over the Platte” show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday through April 10 th at Stuhr Museum. Winter admission fees of $6 for adults and $4 for children apply. Stuhr Museum members are admitted free. For more information, log onto www.stuhrmuseum.org or call the museum at (308) 385-5316.

"Platte River in the Summer" by Delores Brady