The Halloween Show Winners
Our Judge - Dan McAvey
Dan McAvey
Dan McAvey's artistic practice explores human connection and emotionality through the genre of landscape painting. He is a faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in studio art, art education, and humanities, empowering students to adopt a spirit of experimentation in their work and to embrace failure as a joyful part of developing their art.
Dan earned an MFA in Visual Studies from MCAD. Prior to pursuing art full-time, he worked in psychology and human development on college campuses. Dan also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Carleton College
1sts Place - “All Hallows' Eve Forest” by Teri Schottler
The artist used bold colors to create an engaging composition; their attention to detail gives the viewer something to discover in every part of the scene. This painting wonderfully captures both the spooky and whimsical sides of Halloween.
2nd Place - Brood XIII - by Danielle Super
This was a very timely and creative approach to the theme! I enjoyed the unique display and clever use of materials.
3rd Place - Boo! by Barry Dyar
This was a very creative piece with strong depth and focus. I enjoyed the contrast of rich and muted colors. Incredibly spooky!