Top three artworks awarded in "Sonic Impressions"

Artists deserve to be supported, not simply celebrated.

At ArtsXchange, that means putting resources behind the people making the work. Artists teach in our classes and youth programs. They exhibit in our galleries. And they are paid for their expertise, time, and imagination.

At the July 25 opening of our latest juried exhibition, Sonic Impressions: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music, guest juror Oscar Harris — the visionary architect behind Atlanta landmarks including the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport atrium and the Olympic light towers, who is now a full-time abstract expressionist painter — and Sinclair Gallery Director Ric Washington presented artists with cash awards for their winning works.

And the winners are...

The Urban Opus by Annika Jones (First Place) Bebop Explosion by Michael C. Morgan (Second Place)

NEGRITO by F. Geoffrey Johnson (Third Place)

My 90s Crush by Clementine Willowilde (Honorable Mention)

L-R: Sinclair Gallery Director Ric Washington; abstract artist and guest juror Oscar Harris; and awarded artists Annika Jones (1st place), Michael Morgan (2nd place), and F. Geoffrey Johnson (3rd place).

Congratulations to the Sonic Impressions winners! (Take a look at their pieces below.) And thanks to every artist who answered the challenge to turn music into something we could see. The exhibition also includes works by Carl Christian, Zerric Clinton, Kevin Cole, Sean Haynes, Adrienne Hills, Debbie Jung, Chantrice Rachelle, Raqstar Vernon Robinson, Pame Sawyer-Smith, Serenity, and Tony Smart. Hear their insights at the Artists Talk and Closing Reception from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at ArtsXchange. The exhibit will be on view through Aug. 29. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is free and open to the public.

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