Artistic results of AiA’s 2025 art challenge to interpret the colors of spring.
The Colors of Spring 2025 Gallery of Exhibited Art, Event Video and Awards
AiA’s The Colors of Spring exhibition is a feast for the eyes thanks to participating local artists, Elsinore Gallery, art patrons and organizers. Enjoy browsing the gallery of art, watch the event video which includes a awards presentation by the event judge, and see who the award recipients are.
The exhibition has judged by Margo McCafferty and the award winners announced at the opening reception. Please enjoy viewing a moving gallery of art, an awards presentation by the event judge, Margo McCafferty and glimpses of the art from The Colors of Spring 2025. Thanks to our adjudicator Margo McCafferty for her work in choosing this year’s winners. This video features her insights on the award winning artwork in the show. The show is on display until the end of April, 2025, so come in and take a look!
The Colors of Spring Gallery of Art
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Ann Moore – Spring at Otter Crest – 11x14x1 – $175
Ann Moore – Spring at Yaquina Head – 8x10x1 – $175
Carolyn Johnson-Bell – Bush Blooms – 16×15.5×1 – $550
Carolyn Johnson-Bell – Jewel For You – 16×0 – $395
Virginia Gay Hopkins – From Samish Island – 8x11x1.5 – $120
Ann Moore – Old and New Life – 6x6x1 – $80
Trillium Lake at Mt. Hood – Abel Poton – Salem
Virginia Gay Hopkins – Spring Daffodil – 11x8x1.5 – $120
Congrats to The Colors of Spring Award Winning Artists
The show has not been judged, until then, enjoy the Essence of Spring award winners and images from the reception.
Award
Recipient
Art Title
Essence of Spring Best of Show
Shirley Giesbrecht
Color My Garden Comfortable
Best Representation of Spring
Darlene Anderson
Metamorphosis
Best Representation of The Colors of Spring
John McFadden
After the Rain
Best Botanical Composition
Therese Misner
Garden Paradise
Best Spring Landscape
Stephanie Reitmajer
Where the Wild Things Grow
Best Still Life
Rosalie Huntley
Tulip Time
Best Abstract Art
Tricia Heiser Wente
Sunny Sprinkler
Best Use of Unconventional Materials
Lisa Borja
Puzzle in Progress
Honorable Mentions
Marilyn McMurray
Fragrant Blues
Elsinore Gallery Award
Natalie Hendrix
Spring Market
People’s Choice
TBA
You can vote for your favorite painting for the People’s Choice award until the end of the month at the 444 Gallery at the Elsinore Framing and Fine Art Gallery, downtown Salem, Oregon.
The following are the 2025 winners for The Colors of Spring Exhibition.
Best of Show – Shirley Giesbrecht – Color My Garden…Comfortable – 20x20x1.5 – $500
Darlene Anderson – Nania’s Return – 28x22x1.5 – $8000
John McFadden – After the Rain – 20x24x1.5 – $1500
