Awards were presented Saturday October 10, at the Southern Arts Society's annual "Gateways to the South" art competition and exhibit. Featured prominently in the exhibit are landscapes, historical sites, and the people and places that reflect our Southern history and culture. Local artists have entered fifty works of art in this years show. Judge for the exhibit was Edward J. Burnam Jr.
First Place went to Ellen Devenny, pictured above, for her photograph titled "Old South". Mr. Burnam choose her work for the "excellent technique in the development process. The photo brings a historical perspective to a contemporary time and space".
The Southern Arts Society, Inc. is located in the Kings Mountain Art Center, 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC. For information call 704-739-5585. Gallery hours are Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm.
Submitted by Jewel Reavis