Art At The Arnold

 

Three Columbus residents bested a field of more than 50 artists to take top honors in the 3rd Annual Art at the Arnold competition during the Arnold Sports Festival recently at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  The contest uses this unique venue to portray athletes and sports action.

The 2012 winner, Don Slobodien, won the first place $2,500 Ron Pizzuti Award. Ron Pizzuti, owner of Pizzuti Companies in Columbus, was the 2012 judge. He is an avid art collector and art enthusiast.  

Jody Hall earned $1,000 for her second place finish. She won second place honors in 2011 as well. Third place winner, Shelby Bertsch took home $500.

For the first time the competition included a friendly family rivalry. Don Slobodien’s son, Ben, also competed.

The three-day competition consisted of a half day of figure drawing and painting of athlete models, followed by an afternoon of sketching and reference gathering throughout the Arnold Sports Festival. Artists spent the second day in a studio work session using material gathered the day before. The final day artists selected one piece to submit for judging.  Paintings and drawings were then exhibited.

“Watch for details about next year’s competition,”  said Kevin Buckland, event director.  “Space is limited and the event is becoming more and more popular.”

Sponsors were QuicKomp™, Ralphoto Studio and Buckland Gillespie Design, Inc.

2012 Art At The Arnold Winner's List

First Place
$2500.00 Ron Pizzuti Award
Don Slobodien 

Second Place
$1000.00 cash award
Jody Hall

Third Place
$500.00 cash award
Shelby Bertsch

Top 10 List
Don Slobodien
Jody Hall
Shelby Bertsh
Vivian Ripley
Carolyn Heffelfinger
Fran Mangino
Kristy Dubinsky
Karen LaValley
Dan Knepper
Vinko Lisnic 

From left: Ben Slobodien; First Place Winner, Don Slobodian; Juror Ron Pizutti. Second row: Kevin Buckland, Co-chair, Art At The Arnold. @Ralphoto Studio.

From left: Third Place winner, Shely Bertsch; Second Place winner, Jody Hall; First Place winner, Don Slobodien. @Ralphoto Studio

Juror, Ron Pizzuti. @Ralphoto Studio

2012 Art At The Arnold artists at work with model. @Ralphoto Studio

2012 Art At The Arnold artists at work with model. @Ralphoto Studio

Contacts

Event Contact:
Kevin Buckland
614-543-0000 or kevin@bucklandgillespie.com

Media Contact:
Kathryn Lorz
614-443-1877 or klorz@rrcol.com

For Information about sponsorships:
Pertain Gillespie
614-543-0000 or pertain@bucklandgillespie.com

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