'Stealing Fire From Heaven' by Don Fotine
Minden artist Don Fotine took Best of Show at the 2024 Carson Valley Art Association Scholarship Show.
Fotine has been painting professionally since 1970, but started his fine art efforts when he moved to Minden in 1990.
Fotine is coming off a Best of Show win at the Nevada Artists Association Winter Show in Carson City with his work, “Winter’s Quiet Voice.”
Over the weekend, Fotine’s “Stealing Fire From Heaven” was chosen for the top prize.
The Art Association was formed in 1967, according to The Record-Courier’s Dec. 7 edition.
CVAA - 2024 Scholarship Show Winners
Best of Show
“Stealing Fire From Heaven” by Don Fotine
Oil
1st Place: “Practice the Paws” by Margaret Stillwell
2nd Place: “Leadville Canyon” by Candida Webb
3rd Place: “Autumn Fall” by Abe Medina
Acrylic
1st Place: “Imagination” by Pam Brekas
2nd Place: “Dream Weaver” by Sharon Schimke
3rd Place: “Sailboat” by Patty Beardsley
Watercolor
1st Place: “Desert Rain” by Reta Hanks
2nd Place: “High Country Lake Shore ” by Carolyn Denning
3rd Place: “Sunflower Trio” by Edwinda Ford
Mixed Media
1st Place: “The Promise” by J. Renee Ekleberry
2nd Place: “Pelican You Can Too!” by Ronda V. Eden
3rd Place: “Bright Moment” by Pam Brekas
Dry Media
1st Place: “Movement” by Michelle Bowler
2nd Place: “Virginia City Rust” by David Mercer
3rd Place: “V & T Steam Loco” by David Mercer
Photography
1st Place: “Genoa Lane Silos” by Andi Parsons
2nd Place: “Teatime” by Wendy Whyman
3rd Place: “Time to Swim” by Wendy Whyman
Other
1st Place: “Mosaic Morning Call” by Sharon Schimke
2nd Place: “White Horse” by Liza Obukhovskaya
3rd Place: “Winter Frost” by Kris Bachofner
Honorable Mention
Pink Iris” by Gloria Lash
“Weathered Heart” by Michelle Bowler
“You Be Ewe” by Tina Forkner
“Aurora’s Dance” Andi Parsons
“Red & Yellow Box” by Ann Allen
“Refreshing” by Linda Townsend
“Bare” by Nancy Thompson
“Ariel Ballet” by John Warden
“Spring Essence” by Pam Brekas
