Madison Artist Lisa DeFillippo Wins Best In Show

This information was provided by the Madison Art Society. 

Head in Hands, by Lisa De Fillippo, an oil painting, won Best in Show in the Madison Art Society 38th Annual Juried Art Exhibition.

Second Prize was awarded to Maryanne Rupp, for Weekapaug Sand walk, a pastel. 

The show runs from May 6, 2013 to May 30, 2013 at the EC Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, Ct. 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, Ct.

There is no charge and the show is open during regular library hours.

 Rhode Island artist and juror, Cindy Baron selected artwork and awards from over 140 artists from throughout Connecticut.

Cindy Baron stated in her juror's statement, "it was a very hard show to judge because there were so many terrific works of art which resulted in a wonderful show by an amazing group of artists ." 

An open reception will be held on Wednesday May 15, 2013 from 5 -7 p.m.where awards donated by local businesses and individuals will be awarded. 

The artwork will be on display though out the month.

The paintings will be the inspiration for original poems which will be created and read by the Guilford Poets Guild at a joint reception on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT.