A Judge for the Autumn Art Show has been Selected

Artist Andy Goettel

Members of the Southeast Colorado Arts Guild (SECAG) Judging Committee have selected Andy Goettel, an accomplished sculptor and all around artist as the Judge for the 21015 Autumn Art Show to be held at the Shore Art Center in downtown Lamar, CO.

Andy Goettel retired in May 2010 from Meeker High School where he taught art for much of his 35-year teaching career.  During his tenure he taught students in a myriad of mediums including: drawing, acrylics and oil painting, watercolors, pottery and sculpture, photography, printmaking and computer graphics.   Andy also taught college and adult classes through Colorado Northwestern Community College.

As a professional artist Andy operates a pottery studio called G3 Pottery & Arts.  The work Mr. Goettel produces is a combination of functional stoneware, raku work and sculptural forms.  His work can be seen and is available for purchase at the Upstairs Gallery in Meeker, Colorado and the Meeker Classic Craft Fair where G3 Pottery & Arts have been quality vendors and part of the Meeker Classic for years.

Mr. Goettel’s credentials are numerous and he most recently won awards in the Glenwood Springs Art Guild Show and the Colorado Art Educators Show.  He has juried many art exhibitions over his career.   Andy is married to Susan Goettel; they have one daughter, Gabrielle, who graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane.

SECAG in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council is proud to present this year’s Autumn Art Show.
This art show is open to the public and will run for three days.

The current schedule for the Autumn Art Show is as follows:

Registration of Artwork is Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Autumn Art Show will be open to the public for viewing Tuesday through Thursday, October 27-29.

A wine and cheese reception will be held on Thursday, October 29from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Awards will be given out at this time.  Awards will be presented at 7:00 pm and check out will follow 8:00 pm. Please note, that minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

To encourage greater participation The Art Guild is offering cash awards for Best-of-Show ($500.00), one overall First Place in each of the five categories ($100.00) plus an Area Award ($50.00) for the best depiction of a landmark within a 100-mile radius of Lamar, a Popular Choice Award ($50.00), and a President’s Choice Award ($50.00). Certificates are awarded for second, third and honorable mention.

Only original works not previously entered in a SECAG Autumn Art Show are eligible for entry and showing. Works will be displayed and judged according to the following categories: Painting, Artisan Works, Drawing & Prints, Photography and Three-Dimensional.

Registration is Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Shore Arts Center, 115 Main Street in Lamar. Registration is $30 for 1 to 3 entries. One additional entry can be registered for $5.

A student category is available for artists 21 and under with a current student ID who wish to enter their work. The cost is reduced per entry for this category.

The complete rules and forms are available online on the Southeast Colorado Arts Council’s Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southeast-Colorado-Arts-Council/224524917608420 (Search for Southeast Colorado Arts Council on Facebook) and by using this link: Click Here!. Printed copies can be obtained by calling co-chairpersons, Bev Middleton at 719-940-4451, Jeff Alexander at 719-336-4780 or Arts Council board member, Vincent Gearhart at 719-688-7720.