We are pleased to finally announce the place-winning entries in our 48th Annual Fall Art Show!

Out of a total of 56 entries–hailing from artists located all over the Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas parts of the Ozarks–our three judges awarded a combined total of 19 honors in the Adult Divisions of Novice and Advanced, as well as the top honor of Best of Show and each individual judge’s Favorite Pick.

And the winners are……

Best Of Show

“Around The Bend” a pastel drawing by Beth Ivens of Henderson, AR

Adult-Novice Division

Because this division had the smallest number and least diverse amount of entries, the judges chose only first, second, and third place division winners from the eight total entries.

1. 1st Place: “Sunshine Plays” mixed media by Cindy Asberry of West Plains, MO
2. 2nd Place: “Sunglass Reflections” oil painting by Margret Lohr of Hardy, AR
3. 3rd Place: “Angel Fish” mixed media by Margret Lohr of Hardy, AR

Adult-Novice Division Entries

Adult-Advanced Division

This division had the most entries in the competition, with a total of 34 paintings, 8 drawings, and 6 mixed media/other miscellaneous art entries, making the winning selections in this division especially difficult to choose due to the wide range of superb talent and technique.

Paintings Category:

1. 1st Place: “Street Performer” Watercolor by Beth Ivens of Henderson, AR
2. 2nd Place: “Spring Time” Acrylic Fluid Art by Deborah Lively of Mountain Home, AR
3. 3rd Place: “Still Life: Tea Kettle And Pears” oil painting by Rhonda Richter of West Plains, MO
4. Honorable Mentions: “Colors Of Fall” watercolor painting by Deborah Lively of Mountain Home, AR; “Onlooker” acrylic painting by August Earls of Thayer, MO; and “New Life Ahead” oil painting by Bonnie Heenan of Gassville, AR

Drawings Category:

1. 1st Place: “Takin’ A Coffee Break” pastel drawing by Beth Ivens of Henderson, AR
2. 2nd Place: “Summer Lights” pen & ink drawing by August Earls of Thayer, MO
3. 3rd Place: “Country Roads” pastel drawing by Mark Wallen of Raymondville, MO

Miscellaneous Art Category:

1. 1st Place: “Frankenstein’s Castle” mixed media by Donna K. Lay of West Plains, MO
2. 2nd Place: “Covid Weary” mixed media by Donna K. Lay of West Plains, MO
3. 3rd Place: “Home” screen printing by August Earls of Thayer, MO

Adult-Advanced Division Entries

Judge’s Favorite Picks:

Competition Judge Craig Grassle’s Selection: “Frankenstein’s Castle” by Donna K. Lay of West Plains, MO

Competition Judge Lee Copen’s Selection: “Around The Bend” by Beth Ivens of Henderson, AR

Competition Judge Vicki Warren-Martin’s Selection: “Street Cellist” by Beth Ivens of Henderson, AR

We want to thank all the artists who entered the competition for sharing their fabulous talents with us, the competition judges who donated their time and expertise to our cause, and our show sponsors:

The Law Office of Jacob Y. Garrett of West Plains, MO, and 1st Class Pest & Termite, LLC. of Alton, MO

* There will be an Artists’ Reception in the museum’s Hathcock Gallery from 4 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, November 18th where the public is invited to take in the show and cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award (which will be announced at the end of the reception) while also meeting the artists who participated in the show and enjoying a variety of light refreshments. This gallery show ends on Sunday, November 19, 2023. *

We are happy to announce that the following entries have been selected for competition in Harlin Museum’s 48^th Annual Fall Art Show:

“Colors Of Fall” by Deborah Lively

“Glencoe, Scotland” by Deborah Lively

“Springtime” by Deborah Lively

“Angel Fish” by Margret Lohr

“Blue Jay” by Margret Lohr

“Christmas Candle” by Marget Lohr

“Sunglass Reflections” by Margret Lohr

“Winter Stag” by Margret Lohr

“Country Roads” by Mark Wallen

“Country Roads Tornado Shelter” by Mark Wallen

“Maine Farm” by Mark Wallen

“Meramec Caverns” by Mark Wallen

“The Old Plow In Snow” by Mark Wallen

“New Life Ahead” by Bonnie Heenan

“Gaea in Flames” by Donna K. Lay

“Frankenstein’s Castle Ruins” by Donna K. Lay

“Autumn Mizz” by Donna K. Lay

“Fall Foliage”  by Donna K. Lay

“Different Angles, Different Views” by Sean McCormick

“Onlooker” by August Earls

“Sovereignty” by August Earls

“Summer Lights” by August Earls

“Christmas Joy” by August Earls

“Home” by August Earls

“Arkansas Woods” by Jeanne Roth

“Entangled” by Jeanne Roth

“Profusion” by Jeanne Roth

“Takin’ A Coffee Break” by Beth Ivens

“Around The Bend” by Beth Ivens

“Street Cellist” by Beth Ivens

“Beale Street Vibe” by Beth Ivens

“Street Performer” by Beth Ivens

“Two Brothers” by Janice Paine-Dawes

“May On The River” by Janice Paine-Dawes

“Sunset Flowers” by Janice Paine-Dawes

“Joplin Falls” by Janice Paine-Dawes

“Sunset Rainstorm” by Cindy Asberry

“Sunshine Plays” by Cindy Asberry

“Rose And Fruit” by Carrie McIntosh

“Hydrangeas, Apples, And Pitcher” by Carrie McIntosh

“Duck” by Carrie McIntosh

“Old Barn” by Carrie McIntosh

“Flowering Vine And Old Home” by Carrie McIntosh

“Cat Got Your Tongue” by Lauren Acevedo

“Neva’s House” by Rhonda Richter

“Still Life: Teakettle And Pears” by Rhonda Richter

“Winter’s Warmth” by Rhonda Richter

“Ready To Run” by Jan Dennis

“Peace Lilies” by Jan Dennis

“Weeping Willow” by Jan Dennis

“Misty Mountain Meadows” by Jan Dennis

“Purple Iris” by Vicki Westerfield

“Silly Tiger” by Vicki Westerfield

“Belle’s Pansies” by Vicki Westerfield

“Elk In Autumn” by Vicki Westerfield

“Jemez Winter” by Vicki Westerfield

Congratulations Artists! 

The 48th Annual Harlin Museum Fall Art Show will open, on Friday, October 20th, and will be displayed in the Hathcock Gallery through November 19th.

*Edited to add selected entries by Donna K. Lay, Margret Lohr, Mark Wallen, Deborah Lively and Bonnie Heenan

Open call to artists for entry into Harlin Museum’s 48^th Annual Fall Art Show Competition!

This show is an open-theme juried show with a youth division, adult novice, and adult advanced divisions. Entries must meet competition guidelines during the juried portion of the entry process for acceptance into the competition. The jurors will select the work for the exhibition based on quality of work and technical skill.

The selected entries are guaranteed a place in the show; each selected piece will be judged using a point-based evaluation system that evaluates four areas (each worth 25 points, for a total possible score of 100 points): design composition, technique/skill of construction, presentation, and creativity/originality. Prizes will be awarded to the entries receiving the highest scores in succession in each category, including Best Of Show. The People’s Choice award will be chosen by public vote.

Guidelines: Limit five entries per artist. 2D and 3D entries; all styles, subject matter, and mediums allowed. All pieces must be original works of the artist entering.  No Copies or Kits.  All work must not have been previously shown in a Harlin Museum Art Competition.  All 2D entries must be either framed, gallery-wrapped canvas, or otherwise secured with wire or eye screws for hanging.  No saw-tooth hangers.  All sculptures or other 3D art must be free-standing or be accompanied by any necessary display equipment.

To submit your entries for jury consideration, email good-quality images of each of your entries (along with the completed entry form) to [email protected] by the jury submission deadline, which is Monday, October 9th, 11:45 pm.

Entry forms can be picked up at the museum, completed online by clicking HERE, or printed off by following THIS link.

Treat Your Palette, a local painting party event planner, is now offering a monthly fun art experience at the Harlin Museum.

Instructed by WPHS art teacher, Karen Pitts, Treat Your Palette will host painting parties every third Saturday of the month where you are provided step-by-step instruction for an ongoing variety of art projects that you can then take home and enjoy—-with the ultimate goals being for you to have fun painting with your family & friends, for you to meet and interact with new friends from the community, to relax with the creation of art after a hard day, all while discovering your inner artist!

Join us this upcoming Saturday, August 19th from 10 am – 12 pm to paint this Rustic Chicken (as pictured above). All painting supplies are provided and no art experience is needed. The class is $25.00 per person. Just click on this link or visit www.treatyourpalette.com online to sign up.

The Harlin Museum of West Plains, MO will be hosting its 2023 Ozarks – Themed Multimedia Art Show, Our Ozarks In Art, and is calling for artist submissions from throughout the region.

This multimedia show is designed to showcase the works of all types of artists. Categories may include but are not limited to PAINTINGS (oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, etc.) DRAWINGS (pastels, graphite, charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencil, etc.) SCULPTURE (wood, clay, ceramic, metal, paper mâché, etc.) PHOTOGRAPHY (nature, landscape, astrophotography, pet photography, macro, aerial, drone photography, architecture, portrait, still life, black & white, abstract, etc.) PAPERCRAFT (collage, quilling, etc.) MIXED MEDIA (any combination of 2 or more mediums) MODELS (kits, original design, etc.) Entries will need to meet the established guidelines for acceptance into the show, which can be found HERE. The show’s final categories and any prizes to be awarded will be determined by the actual entries received.

Entry dates for submissions will be Friday, September 1st, and Saturday, September 2nd. Entries will be taken both days, between the hours of 12 pm – 4 pm each day, at the Harlin Museum, which is located at 405 Worcester, West Plains, MO. The show will be on display to the public in the museum’s Hathcock Gallery, beginning September 8th and running through October 1st, 2023.

Entry fees are $5.00 per entry, with a cost break at five entries…for $20.00, you’ll get four entries–plus one for free!

Entries will be evaluated for artistic quality, integrity, technique, and presentation, as well as how skillfully they represent the Ozarks by artistically conveying this year’s theme, Ozark Landmarks.

Those who are interested in entering the competition can find entry guidelines and other pertinent information on the museum’s website by clicking here on GUIDELINES or by stopping in at the museum and grabbing one of the flyers that are available in the museum’s lobby. Entry forms for submissions may be filled out ahead of time online by clicking HERE. Any questions regarding eligibility or other inquiries can be emailed to the museum at [email protected] or you may contact the museum directly at (417) 256-7801.

We are pleased to announce twelve winning entries, each chosen from the array of forty-one photography entries given for consideration by the judges, in our 2023 Photography Show!

In each of three separate categories–Monochromatic, Altered, & Color, as well as for Best of Show–the entries were awarded for their highest score in the areas evaluated by the two photography show judges, Melissa Wharton & Dennis Crider, who are both educated photographers who work professionally within our local photography community. Each judge considered the elements of Design & Composition, Technique, Presentation, and Creativity & Originality in awarding each photo entry its points earned out of 25 for each section, allowing for a perfect score of 200 points.

The top winner, a sharp black & white photo of a four-legged furry friend named “Sir”, won Best Of Show as the only entry of this year’s submissions to achieve a perfect numeric score of 200.

We hope you will come and enjoy viewing this show while its on display in the museum’s Hathcock Gallery, from now until Sunday, May 28th. Harlin Museum is open to the public every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm, and by private appointment any other day of the week or for large tour groups.

AND THE WINNERS ARE………….

(click photos to enlarge)

Best Of Show: “Sir” by Jimmy Garner of West Plains, MO

Monochromatic Photography Category Winners 

1. “Missouri Wild Horse League” by Jordan Caughron of West Plains, MO.

2. “Bronc Circle Of Life” by Tony Logue of West Plains, MO

3. “Falling In Place” by Sean McCormick of West Plains, MO

Altered Photography Category Winners

1. “Moon Glow” by Tony Logue of West Plains, MO

2. “Windless Trees” by Sean McCormick of West Plains, MO

Color Photography Category Winners

1. “Going To The Chapel” by Attie Acklin of West Plains, MO

2. Tied: “Warmth, Light, and His Word” by Marc Brannan of West Plains, MO

2. Tied: “New Beginnings” by Tony Logue of West Plains, MO

3. “Erie Gal” by Tony Logue of West Plains, MO

Honorable Mentions: 

“Attracted To The Colors” by Marc Brannan of West Plains, MO

“Mountain Life” by Attie Acklin of West Plains, MO

And, in addition to those entries that placed in the competition categories, these 29 other photographs were submitted for competition. Everyone who wishes to has the opportunity to vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award—either by voting in-person at the gallery show (located at 405 Worcester, West Plains, MO) or by “liking” the photo of your favorite in the 2023 Photography Show photo album on our Facebook page. 

For those of you looking for the perfect piece of art to adorn your wall, you’ll find that several of the entries in this show are being offered for sale. All sales contribute, in part, to supporting the museum and its ability to serve our community, as well as supporting the artist who created it.  It is the aim of our annual open-call art / textile / photography shows to provide an avenue for all artists to gain recognition for their talents…by introducing those talents to you, the public at large. The Ozarks are fast becoming an artist haven, both for those who are longtime professionals full of knowledge and for those with burgeoning raw talent awaiting discovery.  If you are interested in a piece from this show, please contact the museum by email at [email protected] or phone the museum at (417) 256-7801.

There will be an Artist Reception held at the museum to celebrate the photography show with food, fun, and stimulating conversation on Saturday afternoon, May 20th at 3pm; all are welcome! 

Congratulations to all! We hope to see you at the museum 🙂

We are happy to announce that of the fifty-seven entries to this year’s Spring Art Show at the Harlin Museum, TWENTY-SIX of those entries have been awarded a ribbon for excellence!  The Harlin’s Spring Art Show is meant to give area artists of all calibers an opportunity to present their talent in a competition setting. This show offers both Novice and Expert level divisions, as well as a separate Youth Division. Categories this year included Paintings, Drawings, Mixed Media, and 3D (3-Dimensional) Art.

And….the winners are:

BEST OF SHOW:

“Studio” an acrylic painting by Lonnie Meuser of West Plains, MO

PAINTING CATEGORY AWARDS

Adult-Novice Division

1st Place: “Mercy” (Watercolor) by LeeAnn Tombley of West Plains, MO

2nd Place:  “The Vine” (Watercolor) by LeeAnn Tombley of West Plains, MO

3rd Place:  “Earl’s Roost” (Acrylic on metal) by Rebecca Earls of West Plains, MO

Honorable Mention:  “Old Car” (Watercolor) by Robert Kelley of West Plains, MO

Adult-Expert Division

1st Place:  “Tools Of The Trade” (Acrylic} by Ruth Kelley of West Plains, MO

2nd Place:  “Peace” (Acrylic) by Kelli Albin of West Plains, MO

3rd Place:  “A Posse Of Rockhoppers” (Acrylic) by Ruth Kelley of West Plains, MO  &  “Blue Splatter” (Acrylic) by Kelli Albin of West Plains, MO

DRAWINGS CATEGORY AWARDS

Adult-Novice Division

 NO ENTRIES

Adult-Expert Division

1st Place:  “Whoo’s There?” (Graphite) by Lonnie Meuser of West Plains, MO

2nd Place:  “County Clare Cathedral Ruins” (Ebony Pencil) by Ron McGarry of Willow Springs, MO

3rd Place:  “Magnified” (Color Pencil) by Brenda Taylor of West Plains, MO

Honorable Mentions:  “Rocky Falls” (Ebony Pencil) by Ron McGarry of Willow Springs, MO  &  “Rockin’ Robin” (Color Pencil) by Brenda Taylor of West Plains, MO

MIXED MEDIA CATEGORY AWARDS

Adult-Novice Division

1st Place:  “Light House Sunrise” (Mixed Media) by Cheryll Stellman of West Plains, MO

2nd Place:  “Bailey’s Star” (Mixed Media) by Lauren Acevedo of West Plains, MO

3rd Place:  “Grandma’s House” (Mixed Media-Reverse Glass Painting with old sash window) by Cheryll Stellman of West Plains, MO

Adult-Expert

1st Place:  “Bandit” (Mixed Media) by Brenda Taylor of West Plains, MO

3-DIMENSIONAL ART CATEGORY AWARDS

Adult- Novice Division

1st Place:  “3-Piece Jewelry Set” (Mixed Media-Metal & Beads) by Cheryll Stellman of West Plains, MO

Adult-Expert Division

1st Place:  “On The Road Again” (Metal Sculpture) by Jim Davis of Thornfield, MO

2nd Place:  “Care To Dance?” (Metal Sculpture) by Jim Davis of Thornfield, MO

3rd Place:  “Integration No.1” (Mixed Media Sculpture) by Cathie McClellan

YOUTH CATEGORY AWARDS

1st Place:  “Barney” (Mixed Media-Alcohol Marker/Pen & Ink) by Jeremiah Tombley of West Plains, MO

2nd Place:  “The Constructioneer” (Mixed Media-Alcohol Marker/Pen & Ink) by Jeremiah Tombley of West Plains, MO

3rd Place:  “Great Blue Heron” (Color Pencil) by MaKenna Smith of West Plains, MO

Honorable Mention:  “Oriole” (Color Pencil) by MaKenna Smith of West Plains, MO

Congratulations to all of the artists! The art show is open to the public during the museum’s regular hours of operation 

(Thursday – Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm) or by appointment (email the museum at [email protected]) and will be on display now through April 30th. A public Artists’  Reception will be held in the museum’s Hathcock Gallery from 3 pm – 5 pm on Saturday, April 22nd.

The Harlin Museum is located at 405 Worcester in downtown West Plains, MO.

It’s no joke!! Even though it’s April Fool’s Day, we are SERIOUSLY announcing our Call For Submissions to our Annual Photography Competition Show from photographers from all corners of the Ozarks region. This non-juried competition show is open to all ages, types, and caliber of photography artists.

Entry dates for the show’s competition will be Friday, April 28th, and Saturday, April 29th from 12 pm – 4 pm on the lower level of the Harlin Museum’s Hathcock Gallery (rear entry, basement level); entrants will need to complete a short entry form, pay the flat entry fee ($20 for adults; $10 for youth) and bring their entries to the museum on one of the entry dates to be considered for judging. The show’s entries will be on display in the museum’s Hathcock Gallery, from April May 5th – to May 28th, 2023. Ribbons will be awarded for multiple divisions and categories.

Entries will determine categories. Entries must apply to one of 4 categories.

1) Color: Any color photos. 

2) Monochromatic: Any black & white or tonal/neutral photos.   

3) Altered/Photo Manipulation: Photos that have been edited post-process w/ digital software or other means of photo manipulation to create an artificial image. 

4) Collage: Any entry consisting of multiple photos arranged as a part of a   larger piece to portray an overall theme, statement, or intent.

Special theme category :* The Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter*

All entries will be evaluated on their individual application of Technical Quality, Composition, Lighting, Presentation, and Creativity/Impact, worth 20 points each, for a possible perfect score of 100 points per judge. The highest overall score will be awarded Best Of Show. First, Second, and Third Places will be awarded according to descending numerical scores and People’s Choice will be determined by the votes of visitors and the public at large.

All photos must be original works of the artist entering. Mobile phone photos are acceptable. All work must not have previously been entered in a Harlin Museum Competition Show. Photographs must be matted (and preferably framed) or printed on wrapped canvas; all must be ready to hang with wire and eye screws or another suitable display device.  No Saw-Tooth Hangers and No Snap-Together Frames. 

Basic editing (including color enhancement, the use of filters, and cropping of the photo) is acceptable, provided any such editing does not affect the authenticity and/or genuineness of the photo(s); entries that fall outside of this guideline will be considered an altered category entry. Photos that portray or otherwise include inappropriate and/or offensive content,   including provocative nudity, violence, human rights, and/or environmental violation are strictly prohibited and will be disqualified.

Competition pieces will be released for pickup on Thursday, May 1st, 2023, and must be picked up from the museum by the Sunday of the following week (or arrangements made for pickup at a later date) during regular hours of operation.

Entries must meet the given guidelines for acceptance into the competition portion of the show. Guidelines for entry and other pertinent information can be found by clicking HERE. 

All other inquiries should be emailed to the museum at [email protected] or relayed via telephone to either Cleo Cockrum at 417-293-9534 or Vicki Warren-Martin at 870-706-7863 (text or call).

The Harlin Museum of West Plains, MO is set to host its Annual Spring Art Show and is calling for art submissions from artists from all corners of the Ozarks region. This non-juried competition show is open to all ages, types, and caliber of artists.

Entry dates for the show’s competition will be Friday, March 31st, and Saturday, April 1st from 12 pm – 4 pm on the lower level of the Harlin Museum’s Hathcock Gallery (rear entry, basement level); entrants will need to complete a short entry form, pay the flat entry fee ($15 for adults; $5 for youth) and bring their art to the museum on one of the entry dates to be considered for judging. The show’s entries will be on display in the museum’s Hathcock Gallery, from April 7th – to April 30th, 2023. Ribbons will be awarded for multiple divisions and categories.

Final categories for the competition will be determined by the entries received; artists can enter any type of art, including, Paintings (oil, watercolor, gouache, acrylics, ink and wash, tempera, or encaustic paints), Drawings (charcoal, chalk, crayon, pastel, pencil, or pen & ink), Printmaking pieces (woodcuts, linocuts, stencils, block print, scratch art, engraving, etching, and lithography, or screen-printing, foil imaging, or giclee prints), Sculpture ( bronze, stone, marble, wood, clay, metal or 3D print), or Mixed Media, as well as Digital Art (Still or Animated).  Entrants will be given the choice between Adult Expert or Adult Novice Divisions, with a Youth Division for artists 17 years of age or younger. All entries will be evaluated and scored on their assessments in design/composition, technique/skill of construction, presentation, and creativity/originality by three individually-qualified art knowledgable judges.

Entries must meet the given guidelines for acceptance into the competition portion of the show. Guidelines for entry and other pertinent information can be found by clicking HERE. 

Online entry forms can be found HERE.

All other inquiries should be emailed to the museum at [email protected] or relayed via telephone to either Cleo Cockrum at 417-293-9534 or Vicki Warren-Martin at 870-706-7863 (text or call).