Needle-felted Piece, Quilt Named Best of Show in 19th NWOSU Art Society Art Show

March 16, 2022

Northwestern students and non-students entered 300 pieces of artwork into the 19th annual NWOSU Art Society Art Show that will be open for its last week March 20-25 in the J.W. Martin Library during regular business hours. A Winners’ Only Show will take place April 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Runnymede during the First Friday Art Walk.

A needle-felted piece named “Curly-Q” by Jillian Bouse of Woodward is the Best of Show winner in the student division of the 2022 NWOSU Art Society Art Show.

A quilt named “Vintage Valentines Needle-turn Hand Applique” by Pauline Kassik of Carmen is the Best of Show winner in the non-student division of the 2022 NWOSU Art Society Art Show.

A needle-felted piece and needle-turned hand appliqued quilt are the Best of Show winners in the 19^th annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society Art Show in the J.W. Martin Library in Alva, which reopens after spring break at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. Viewing for the campus show takes place during regular business hours of the library. The show ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25.

“Curly-Q,” a needle-felted piece made by Jillian Bouse, Woodward sophomore majoring in biology, earned top honors this year in the student division along with a purple ribbon and $50 while “Vintage Valentines Needle-turn Hand Applique,” a quilt created by alumnus Pauline Kassik of Carmen, won in the non-student division that is open to all Northwestern alumni and current/retired employees.

“The diversity of the work from our entrants is amazing,” Angelia Case, NAS sponsor, said. “There are so many wonderful things. I hope everyone is able to attend the show in the library before we close.

“I’m also so happy to see our entries are getting back to our pre-COVID numbers as we have 300 items on display this year.”

The deadline to vote for a People’s Choice winner from among all items entered is 5 p.m. on March 22. This winner will receive a ribbon and $25.

All of the winning art pieces including those placing first through third will be on display April 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Winners’ Only Show during the annual First Friday Art Walk event at the Runnymede in downtown Alva.

To see a complete list of winners from this year’s show, visit www.nwosu.edu/art/nas-art-show.

All non-placing artwork in the campus show should be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, from the J.W. Martin Library.

Artwork in the Winners’ Only Show may be picked up at the end of the show on April 1 at 8 p.m. from the Runnymede. Artists are highly encouraged to attend this winners’ show.

Any remaining artwork may be picked up from Ryerson Hall 211 by 5:30 p.m. on April 4.

Case encourages everyone to start now on working toward next year’s show as the group will celebrate its 20^th year.

Questions should be directed to Case at (580) 327-8577 or arcase@nwosu.edu

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