Local artists receive awards

Six local artists competed in the Artists of Minnesota Spring Show in Hutchinson, Minn., and came home with ribbons. From left are Judith Selby, with "Pepper Study," second place, Advanced Watercolor, and "Winter Days," second place, Advanced Mixed Media; Barbara Jolly, with "Himba, Child of Africa," Merit in Drawing; BeverLee Olson, "Orchid Bling," Merit Award; behind her, Terry Honstead, "Memories of the Past," Merit in Advanced Transparency; Danielle Stone, "Balancing Act," first place, Intermediate Opaque; and Kathy Gustafson, "Heading Home," first place, Super Gold. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer