CodyArts has unveiled its newest crop of award winners for the 61st Annual Community Art Show and Sale. 

Brandon Undeberg, Cody High School’s art teacher, was the judge this year and he had his work cut out for him. In all, 293 new pieces of artwork were submitted for the show — from amateur to professional and including 23 youth entries.

 “There is incredible talent on display this year, and the task of judging was especially difficult because of the overall quality of the work,” Undeberg said, adding, “A strong composition is what initially draws me into a piece and helps it move through the first layer of judging. From there, I begin evaluating the foundational artistic skills — proportions, values, textures, color theory, and the effective use of the elements and principles of design.” 

Ultimately, he was able to define first, second and numerous honorable mentions in 26 different categories between youth, amateur and professional as well as Best of Show. 

CodyArts, thanks to many generous sponsors, awarded close to $9,000 in cash prizes to winners this year. 

“This was my seventh year putting on this show and it really is one of the best,” gallery Director Rene’ Huge said. “Our community showed up for this community event — the artists — kids and adults, the sponsors and then the appreciators and supporters. The support for our creative friends and neighbors was in full force and it was very evident at our opening reception and award ceremony.” 

The show will hang until Wednesday, June 10.

61st Annual Community Art Show & Sale 

Award Winners – Youth 

2D — 0-12

1st: Gracen Wood “Ace” — pastel

2nd: Sofia Garcia, “Sea Greetings” — watercolor

HM: Maezie Kronfuss, “Beachy Evening” — acrylic

3D — 0-12

1st: Kay Dee Triplett, “Light the Night” - mixed media

2D — 13-18

1st: Amethyst Hartley, “God’s Morning Glory” — oil

2nd: Scottie Creed, “Blue Girl” — oil

HM: Hadley Hopkin, “Pieces of Bo” — mixed media

3D — 13-18

1st: Lily M. Hogan,  “Sentimental Lady” — ceramics

2nd: Scottie Creed, “Coral Jungle” — ceramics

HM: Morgyn Dean, “Lil’ Bighorn” — ceramics

Buffalo Bill Art Show Awards

(0-12) 2D: Gracen Wood, “Ace” — pastel

(0-12) 3D: Kay Dee Triplett, “Light the Night” — mixed media

(13-18) 2D: Hadley Hopkin, “Pieces of Bo” — mixed media

(13-18) 3D: Lily M. Hogan, “Sentimental Lady” — ceramics

Fiber Arts

1st: Judy Jo Mackie — “Bull Moose” 

2nd: Barb Kneer — “Colors in the Jungle”

HM:  Valorie Klimisch — “Hummingbird and Hollyhocks”

HM: Linda Sudduth — “Tetons”

Amateur Woodworking

1st: Hardy Tyson, “Shoshoni Love Flute”

2nd: Brandon Dallas, “Squared Away”

HM: Ken Lichtendahl, “Blue Lagoon” 

Professional Woodworking

1st: Ted Richmond, “Shoshone Rainbow”

2nd: Peter Mallamo, “3D Escher Stairs”

Amateur Mixed Media

1st: Cindy Aune, “Refuge” — mixed media

2nd: Jeff Bales, “Sage Groot” — sage brush

HM: Alice Sullenger, “Nelly” — sculpture

HM: Tom Moore, “Wyoming” — wood and glass

Professional Mixed Media

1st: Shirley Robinett, “In Search of the Northern Star” — collage

2nd: Susan Bishop, “Aspen Glow” — alcohol inks

HM: David “Kaveka” Stringham, “Time Wonder” — Time Artist

HM: Lauren Brown, “Reading the Current” — painted scratchboard

Ceramics

1st: Magie Smith-Fleishcher, “Flowers”

2nd: Mark Kronfuss, “Fire Tools”

HM: Macey Cranfill, “Wyoming Residents”

Amateur Drawing/Graphite/Ink

1st: Jocelyn Gardner, “Stillness & the Solstice”

2nd: Augusta Larsen, “P is for Puffin”

HM: Aubree Fisher, “Spirit of the Mountain”

HM: Sheri Spuhler, “Buffalo”

Professional Drawing/Graphite/Ink 

1st: Maggie Bassett, “Stillness between Storms”

2nd: Mike Miller, “Black Bart”

HM: Stephanie Manuele, “Roam On

Sculpture

1st: James Marsico, “The Ole Timer” — bronze

2nd: Keith James Feeley, “Brown Trout” — papier mache’

HM: Brett Mosier and Kathleen Peter, “Klomper” — metal

HM: James Marsico, “Mountain Boss” — bronze

HM: Tim Proffitt, “Strong Box” — welded metals

Amateur Pastel 

1st: Paula Dimler, “Scarlet Petals”

2nd: Lauren Miller, “Days Gone By” 

HM: Coletta Kewitt, “Light Wins Every Time”

HM: Wendy Jacobs, “Snowflake”

Professional Pastel

1st: Bob Nelson, “Just Waiting on Some Friends”

2nd: James K. Vincent, “Pilot and Index Peaks”

Amateur Photo 

1st: Kristi Taylor, “Harlequin of LeHardy”

2nd: Darci Botts, “Big Wishes” 

HM: Penny Jo Parnell, “The Calm of Her Presence” 

Professional Photo

1st: Shawn Stewart, “Afternoon Storm”

2nd: Alden Ballard, “Lady Packers”

HM: Tom Soucek, “Broad Billed Hummingbird”

HM: Phil Hilson, “Following Close”

Amateur Watercolor 

1st: Sheri Spuhler, “Outlet”

2nd: Robin Kelly, “Sunbathing”

HM: Julie Werbelow, “Caught You Looking”

HM: Lynn Abel, “Une Porte Vers le Passe’”

HM: Carol Anders, “Grayling”

Professional Watercolor

1st: Melody Christensen, “Watercolor Study E. Curtis Joseph-Nez Perce”

2nd: Autumn Hnilicka, “Bottom of the Bighorn”

HM: Jeanne Ewell, “Silent Sentinels”

HM: Fern Bath, “Carter in the Wild”

HM: Melody Christensen, “Wooly Bully”

Amateur Potpourri

1st: William Klutts, “Father Time” — leather tooled clock

2nd: Marcia Nelson, “Nightlights for All Year” — fused glass nightlights

HM: Alice Sullenger, “Tough Little Heart and Fancy” — sculpted foam bricks

Professional Potpourri

1st: Brett Mosier and Kathleen Peter, “Rose of Sharon” — metal 

2nd: Seth Todd, “The Essential” — leather bag

HM: Lindi O’Brien, “Pussy Willow Blues” — fused glass

Amateur Oil and Acrylic 

1st: Mark Scruggs, “Clay Butte Morning” — oil

2nd: Steve Adamson, “Canyon’s Edge” — oil

HM: Don Jensen, “Awaiting the Storm” — acrylic

HM: Sonja Johansen, “Yellowstone Nomads” — acrylic”

HM: Steve Adamson, “Winter’s Magic”

Professional Oil & Acrylic 

1st: Randy Burke, “Summer Camp” — acrylic

2nd: Sonja Caywood, “Afternoon Stroll” — oil

HM: Deanna Matteson, “With Grace and Dignity” — oil

HM: Catherine Holt, “Prairie Garden” — acrylic

HM: Aubree Snook, “Bone Dry” — oil

HM: Pat Olding, “Is There Anybody out There?” — oil

MAJOR SPONSOR AWARDS

Fern Bath Award: Wendy Jacobs, “Gus” — pastel; and Stephanie Stockhill, “Dad’s Truck 1972 Ford” — watercolor

Ink Monkey Favorite Ink Award: Stephanie Manuele, “Roam On” — printmaking

Charlie and Alexandra Kirk Award: Paul Kethley, “The Emergence of Fall” — oil

Kay Gribble Award: Lauren Brown, “Reading the Current” — painted scratchboard 

Pinnacle Bank Award: Keith James Feeley, “Buffalo Trail” — acrylic

Yellowstone Tax and Accounting Award: Brenda Trippel, “Prismatic Glory” — acrylic

The Bonner Family Award: Paul Kethley, “Rescued” — oil

George VanBuren’s Spirit of Cody: Lee Niziolek, “Freedom” — woodburning

Shirley Barhaug Emerging Artist Award: Aubree Snook, “Bone Dry” — oil

Best of Show: Mike Miller, “Wyoming Drover Circa 1860” — oil

People’s Choice: Lauren Brown, “Reading the Current” — painted scratchboard