Gallery North is pleased to present The Winner’s Circle exhibition celebrating the award-winning artists of the 2023 Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival. The exhibition will be on view from May 16 to June 23. An opening reception will be held Thursday, May 16, 6 pm – 8 pm. The exhibition and reception will be free and open to the public.

The exhibition features recipients of the Best in Show award and best in categories including mixed media, fiber art, glass art, jewelry, painting, photography, and pottery at the 2023 Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival hosted by Gallery North. Featuring some of the finest art and craft from regional artists and artisans over its long 59-year history, the festival is a vital part of the regional art community and a significant tradition for the public. The 2023 festival judges, Tasha Boehm, Director of the Reboli Center for Art and History in Stony Brook, Julianna Kirk, a Long Island jeweler, multimedia artist, and educator, and contemporary artist, Loretta Oberheim evaluated over 50 exhibitors to present the 13 available awards.

The Winner’s Circle exhibition includes artists Melanie Wulforst, Denise Aneke, Renee Brown, Jane Irvine, Flo Kemp, Joanne Liff, Susan Nagel, Lori Rosen, Paul Speh, Marlene Weinstein, Ally Liff, Dan McCarthy, and artists of the Brick Studio. These artists are all exceptional representatives of Long Island’s creative community and are an essential part of the Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival’s importance to the cultural offerings of the region. Gallery North is proud to celebrate their significant achievements within their respective mediums.