The Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition
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September 1-30, 2002 at Spencer's Coffeehouse on Fountain Square.
Works for the exhibit were selected by majority vote of three jurors, John Warren Oakes, Landry Butler and Miranda Pederson. A reception and awards ceremony, open to the public was held Friday September 20, 2002 from 6-8PM as the kickoff event to our festival. The reception was part of the Downtown Gallery Walk that night.
Congratulations to winners.
1st Place: Sol Bragason
2nd Place: Diane Braber Pasley
3rd Place: Terry Blankenship
Merit Awards: Kellie Diamond, Matt Simone, Kristina Arnold
Most works exhibited will be for sale. For collectors, convienence, work may be purchased at anytime during the exhibit onsite and picked up at the close of the show. In addition to supporting the local artist, a 20% of sales will be donated to the Bowling Green International Festival, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c) organization.
* It is not necessary to notify the festival of your intent to enter in order to enter work *
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This exhibit was coordinated by artist Andee Rudloff, Chair of the Artshow Committee.
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Checking in the artists.
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The Jurors exAMine the work.
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Andee tallies jurors scores as Landry Butler waits.
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Andee and Jeff discuss the space for the show.
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Andee Rudloff approached other area galleries after scheduling our reception with the idea of coordinating publicity efforts and the Downtown Gallery Walk was born. Several galleries in the area will be hosting reception events on that night including: , Boomerang, Capitol Arts Center, Lot 916 , Memphis Marsha's and The Pots Place.
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Faces of Kentucky at A Taste of Europe
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The International Center presents Faces of Kentucky, an exhibit of photos by Tim Broekema. The Exhibit is located at Taste of Europe just off the square on State Street and features images of refugees and immigrants living in Bowling Green.
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The works were commission by the International Center in Bowling Green. According to Executive Directory Marty Deputy, they serve "to show the hues and colors of a variety of our friends. They are some wonderful photographs of people that have lived through uprooting, seen war and lost their homelands. With the children, some little ones were born here, but some older ones risked their lives to get here. The little ones don't realize what their parents and siblings have been through and the challenges they have faced. The glimpses of expression and shadows show their past memories, dealing with the present and looking forward to the future while adding to the cultural spice of our area."
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Tim Broekema began his career in photojournalism by "stumbling" up The Hill in Bowling Green, Kentucky during his high school spring break while on vacation. Shortly after that he was enrolled in the photojournalism program at Western
Kentucky University even though he did not really understand the word photojournalism.
He began his career working part-time as a picture editor for the Louisville Courier-Journal and was part of the 1989 Pulitzer for staff coverage of a news event. In 1990 he began working full-time as a sports picture editor and page designer for the Providence (R.I.) Journal. In 1992 he took on a sports picture editor job for the Chicago Tribune and remained working that desk until 1997 when he was awarded the Knight Grant and took a one year sabatical and taught photojournalism at Western Kentucky University. In 1998 he returned to newspaper and became the director of photography for the KalAMazoo (MI) Gazette. In 2002 he completed his Master's in Communication from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich. and signed on as an assistant professor of photojournalism at Western Kentucky University.
Broekema's work has been published in newspaper's across the country including small and large magazines. He has placed in the international Photographer of the Year competiton five times winning sports portfolio shooting in 1994 and multiple page news story picture editing in 1998.
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Taste of Europe is a new restaurant on State and 10th which features european lunch fare from Gyros to Greek Salads.
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The BG International Festival Book Fair
at Barnes and Noble September 22, 2002
A portion of all books sold at Barnes & Noble in Bowling Green on Sunday September 22, 2002 will be donated to the BG International Festival. For the donation to be given the purchaser must turn in a voucher. Vouchers will be available online soon, at the festival and by request at the check out counter at Barnes & Noble.
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Children in all grades are invited to participate. One winner per grade will recieve a prize and be recognized at the festival. All entries will be displayed in the Warren County Courthouse the week of the festival.
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Posters will be judged on creativity, artistic ability and theme. Poster are due September 18th by 4PM.
Drop off entries at the Warren County Attorney's Office
1001 Center Street, Suite 206
For more information contact Amy Milliken 781-3562 or Kelly Thompson, Jr. 784-8463
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1st and 2nd place
winners:
Kindergarten: 1st - Jay Willis
Son of Lisa and Jeff Willis
Attends Potter Gray Elemen.
Teacher: Mrs. Cowles
2nd - Morgan Cherry
Daughter of Amanda Cherry
Attends Dishman McGinnis
Teacher: Wasn't listed on poster
First Grade: 1st - Justin Dunn
Son of Mike Dunn and Tracy Baugh
Attends Potter Gray
Teacher: Mrs. Cowles
2nd - Uyen Do
Child of Cam Tu Do
Attends Potter Gray
Teacher: Mrs. Cowles
Second Grade: 1st - Dexter Cline
Son of Karen and Richard Cline
Attends Briarwood
Teacher: Ms. Petrie
2nd - Shelby England
Child of Jill and Rodney England
Attends Potter Gray
Teacher: Mrs. Cowles
Third Grade: 1st - Diane Lee
Daughter of Min Woo and Meekyang Lee
Attends Cumberland Trace
2nd - Alex Burd
Son of Kim and Doug Burd
Attends Potter Gray
Teacher: Mrs. Cowles
Fourth Grade: 1st - Nicholas Wheeler
Son of David and Serena Wheeler
Attends Alvaton
No teacher listed
2nd - Regan Hire
Child of Rhonda and Joe Hire
Attends Potter Gray
Teacher: Mrs. Cowles and Mrs.
VanMeter
Fifth Grade: 1st - Jordon Crabbe
Daughter of Melodi Oliver and Kevin Crabbe
Attends St. Joe
No teacher listed
2nd - Haley Baseheart
Daughter of Mark and Penny Baseheart
Attends St. Joe
Connie Simpson - teacher
Sixth: 1st - Alex Bosnjavocic
Son of Bering and Zeahia Bosnjavocic
Attends Nathcher
Teacher: Kim Soule
2nd - Missy Pitcock
Daughter of Mark and Janie Pitcock
\ Attends St. Joe
Teacher: Ms. Harl
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Roll Around The World
Friday August 16, 6-9PM
at Greenwood Skate Center
See pictures from the event below - 2003 Roll Around the World Date soon to be announced.
proceeds benefit the BG International Festival
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Raise money for your group:
- Earn $1 for each ticket you sell: Sign out a numbered block of tickets for your organization. Ticket price is $5 and you can keep one for each ticket sold!
Help make Roll Around The World a success and contribute to the festival, while earning money for yourself or your group!
Unused tickets and $4 for each ticket sold must be returned to Greenwood Skate Center by Friday August 16 at 6PM.
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Block Purchasing Available:
- Provide your employees or favorite Children's Organization with tickets: Blocks of tickets can be purchased in any AMount for use as a perk for your organization or company employees. Tickets can also be donated in your name to area children's groups such as Girls Inc, Boys Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Potter Children's Home, Housing Authority, International Center or any group of your choice.
Blocks of 50 are more receive $1 discount per ticket. Buy tickets to disperse yourself, or have them designated with the group of your choice and we will see that they get them.
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To purchase tickets call 843-3317 or 796-2777 or stop by Greenwood Skate Center.
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www.GreenwoodSkateCenter.com
Birthday Parties • Vacation Bible School Parties • Family Fun
Mon-Fri 6PM-9:30PM • Sat & Sun 10-2PM; 2-4PM; 6-12PM
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| Scenes from 2002 Roll Around The World - Look for our 2003 date after the festival. |
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Preparing to burst the pinata.
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Rink owner Ken Meredith hangs decorations with his staff.
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The rush for the candy.
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Board Member Osi with Ken.
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The making of the pinata which withstood all the skaters & broke the broom handle, so it had to be broken by Ken with nearly a dozen hits!
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Robin for WKU Office of International Relations enjoys the Roll Around The World.
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| Visit past festivals |
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