Despite the dreary weather, dozens came out for an evening of champagne and the arts this past Thursday.Â
Lake Martin Living hosted its annual Art & Photo Contest with over 30 artists submissions. The contest reception was held at, and benefited, the Dadeville Performing Arts Center, where the winners were announced.
In the art category, Mimi Anderson, #22, took home third place, Dawn Davis, #3, received second and Mark Mortensen, #35, won first. In the photography category, Paul Adams, #8, received third place, Charlie Kuykendall, #45, won second and Adrienne Gaines took home first place. In the children’s category, Johnny Spears won first place and the People’s Choice award went to Kim Anderson.
First place winners received $200, $150 awarded to second place winners and third place received $100. The People’s Choice winner was awarded $100 and the children's category winner received $50.Â
Additionally, at least one piece from each artist’s submission will be featured in the October edition of Lake Martin Living. All entries were required to reflect the nature, beauty or lifestyle of Alabama. Â
The night of the reception brought with it hors d’oeuvres, champagne, live music by Luke Keel and door prizes from local businesses. Everything’s Art and Pennington Park were the presenting sponsors, Tallapoosa Publishers and Lake Martin Tallapoosa County Tourism were gold sponsors and Greg Shelton was a sponsor.Â
The following organizations and individuals aided to making this event a success: Stacey Jeffcoat, Alexander City Schools, Kenneth Boone, Dorothy Littleton, Lake Martin Area United Way, Floyd’s Lawn and Garden Center, ACT II, Koon’s Catering, Dadeville Police Department, Kim Walls, Kurt and Leigh Pfitzner, Paradise Bed and Breakfast, Self Care at the Square, Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and Ellaby Boutique.
