Women in the Arts Exhibit showcases female artists

Published June 3, 2022

Pictured above (left to right) are Dennis Chaney, Vice President of Ancillary Services; Special Purchase Award Winner Cindy S. Lawrence; Sarah Widener, Director of Community Wellness; and, Wade Stone, Executive Vice President.

The 30^th Exhibit of Women in the Arts is now underway at The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex and open to the public Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This year’s exhibit showcases the works of 66 local female artists entering 124 pieces of work. Juror for the exhibit was Nashville artist Karen Philpott.

Cindy S. Lawrence received the Special Purchase Award for her painting, “Dancing Free,” which will be displayed at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The ArtWorks Award went to Abigail V. Coffell for “Into the Heavens.” In addition to the two primary awards, there were eight Merit Awards and five Honorable Mentions.

Learn more about the exhibit and the Special Purchase Award from WNKY’s news coverage.