DAP exhibition winners named

IRONWOOD - Winners in the current art exhibit at the Ironwood Downtown Arts Place have been announced.

Best of Show was won by artist Tonya Sell, for "Looking Up," a work that won a $500 award.

DAP's exhibition is named "A Touch of Magenta," inspired by the color of "universal harmony."

"All artists were given the opportunity to express this idea in whatever way they wanted to. Artists were able to submit paintings, drawings, original printmaking, sculptures, fiber, metal, wood and mixed media," said Polly Barbacovi, a member of the exhibition committee.

The judge, Karen Maki, is originally from Ironwood and has a wide range of experience in the art world. She spent hours viewing and evaluating the submitted art.

Other award winners include:

-Award of Excellence: Jan Wise, $250.

-Award of Merit: Terry Dalton, $100.

-Award of Merit: Connie Kerkove, $100.

-Honorable mention: Amanda Szot.

-Honorable mention: Fresia Stalker.