Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Miller Lite kicked off Riverfest on a new night this year with the Riverfest Art Experience.
The Riverfest Art Experience was held on Thursday, September 10th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park and included an Art Show, Film Festival, Food Truck Rally, and performance by Temptations Legacy group, Serieux.
[1]Victoria York won first place for her drawing “Deborah” at Clarkville’s Riverfest Art Experience Thursday night.
Juried Art Show
[2]Riverfest Art Experience was held Thursday night, September 10th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
The Juried Art Show showcased the work of local professionals, amateurs, and aspiring artists in four divisions: professional, amateur, senior, and youth. The following were this year’s award recipients:
Youth Division
2D Mixed Media
First Aisha Cruz Christian County High School
Second Lauren Bennett Christian County High School
Third Rebecca Thomack Clarksville High School
3D Sculpture & Fiber Arts
First Samantha Settle Hopkinsville High School
Second Addie Ringenberg Dickson County High School
Third Claribel Avitia Dickson County High School
Drawing
First Emma Murphy Christian County High School
Second Dakota Holder Christian County High School
Third Chris Bender Christian County High School
Painting
First Anastacia Navarro Clarksville High School
Second Hailey Lynch Clarksville High School
Third Aubrey Galindez Dickson County High School
Photography & Digital Media
First Alexis Joyce Rossview High School
Second John Courson Clarksville High School
Third Kathryn Boyer Rossview High School
Best in Show
Alexis Joyce Rossview High School Photography and Digital Media
Senior Division
3D Sculpture & Fiber Arts
First Bettina Nuckolls Girl on Beach
Drawing
First Tom Presler Oh My! What Have I Done
Second Vaughn Rushing Little Darling
Third Vaughn Rushing Amen
Painting
First Mary Lou Baggett My Favorite Roses
Second Leroy F. Price Beaver Falls
Third Leroy F. Price Beauty in a Diamond Forever
Photography & Digital Media
First Robert Gandy Gateway to the West
Second Robert Gandy Automatic Music
Best in Show
Mary Lou Baggett My Hometown – Southside Painting
Amateur Division
2D Mixed Media
First Susan Elliott Copper Fish & Lures
Second Kay Papenfuss Create
3D Sculpture & Fiber Arts
First Kay Papenfuss Ties That Bind
Second Amy Dean Once a Year
Third Tamara Long Mr. Porter’s Woods
Drawing
First Victoria York Deborah
Second Mary Sencabaugh Hoot-Nanny Continuum
Third Christina Cinkovich Ed
Painting
First Kay Lamirande Sunset
Second Donna Borris Reflections
Third Paula Edwards Rodeo Clown
Photography & Digital Media
First Kimberly Caldwell Boardwalk of Blues
Second Sarah Lavender MUD
Third Kathryn Mitchell Reflections of a Thought
Painting
First Kay Lamirande Sunset
Second Donna Borris Reflections
Third Paula Edwards Rodeo Clown
Photography & Digital Media
First Kimberly Caldwell Boardwalk of Blues
Second Sarah Lavender MUD
Third Kathryn Mitchell Reflections of a Thought
Professional Division
2D Mixed Media
First Samantha Black Pug
Second Steven M. Walker Flutter Bye
Third John Edmondson Water World
3D Sculpture & Fiber Arts
First Dana Heath Seagrass Basket
Second Steven M. Walker For You
Third John Edmondson Not For Consumption
Drawing
First Brandt Hardin Nashville Under Siege
Second Janet Felts The Forgotten Dock
Third Linda Pierce Ballet and Focus
Painting
First Larry Richardson Foggy Morning At Cool Springs
Second Charlotte Nelms Blue Tea Bird
Third Janet Felts The Grand Old Tree
Photography & Digital Media
First Alexandria Sumner Hand-Me-Down
Second Tabitha Sweitzer Kinsale By The Sea
Third Tammy Cunningham Shuttered
Best in Show – Adult Divisions
Natasha Cole: Boy with American Flag Photography and Digital Media
A limited number of Honorable Mention ribbons were also awarded. For a full list of winners, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com [3]
Film Festival
The 52 Hour Film Festival showcased 4-7 minute short films created by aspiring and professional film makers using predetermined lines and props. The following were this year’s award winners:
First R.E.A.L Media Studios “Jerk University”
Second Studio Squidink “Frog Day Afternoon”
Third Sanstorm “Mr. Cowling”
Best Use of Clarksville: Conduit “Missing Archamedius”
24 Hour Challenge: Central Productions “Back to the 80’s”
Best Use of Line: Studio Squidink “Frog Day Afternoon”
Best Use of Name: Pink Celery Theory “The Maltese Phone”
Best Use of Prop: R.E.A.L Media Studios “Jerk University”
Best Actor: DJ Pryor “Jerk University”
Best Supporting Actor: Cade “Jerk University”
To view all of the short films submitted, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com [3]
About Riverfest
Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest running community Festival. Now in its 28th year, Riverfest brings over 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River in an arts and recreation celebration. Music, art, family events, and more will fill McGregor Park. Admission and entertainment at the Festival are free and open to the public. To stay up to date on the latest Festival happenings visit the Festival website, www.clarksvilleriverfest.com [3] and sign up for the Festival newsletter.
The Festival is brought to you by the City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. For questions please call 931.645.7476 or visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com [3]