1st November 2014
The event was a really happy one, never had there been such an atmosphere of mutual good feeling between a
large audience (around 50 to 60 people) at the Museum. Curator David Hunt introduced the
mayor, Mr Walton who welcomed
and congratulated the guests.
89 paintings from 48 local artists make up this years exhibition.
The prizes were awarded and Mr David
Jaundrell of Leyland Artists(winner in 2013) presented the claret jug to
this year’s winner Mr David McKittrick of New Longton Artists.
Local artist Michael John Ashcroft had made the selection and in a short speech
praised the entrants, and pointed out that he himself (a subsequent
winner and now a professional artist) had had his work rejected! Amidst
much hilarity the museum curator added that at the time he had the
chance to purchase an Ashcroft for £70 and that
he had heard that one had recently changed hands for £7000!
This years winners...
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| First - Preston Station - Oil - David McKiddie |
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| Second - Winter Rydal - Oil - Peter Davies |
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| Third - Morning Sun, Buttermere - Pencil - Margaret Dent |
