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Detail of “House on C Road” by Mike Ray – Best of Show 2023 Small Works

2023 Small Works Show
Little Gems, Jewelry for your Walls

November 8, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Tony Ortega, Juror and Awards Judge
The Collective – Community Arts Center
201 N Public Rd
Lafayette, CO 80026

Pam Iannazza and Judge Tony Ortega, Small Works Show

Gretchen Acharya with Judge Tony Ortega, Small Works Show

Norbert Nigel with Third Place Ribbon, Small Works Show

Small Works Awards with Tony Ortega and Lydia Pottoff

Judge Tony Ortega and Lydia Pottoff at Small Works Show

Judge Tony Ortega and Teri Hoyer, Small Works Show

Little Gems is an art show of beautifully displayed small pastel paintings that would bring sparkle to any wall. The show was juried and judged by the talented Tony Ortega who introduced himself at the awards ceremony by saying “I’m a pastelist.” Each of the artists who entered the show can say the same.

The venue, an established fine art gallery sponsored by Lafayette Colorado, provided a smart, elegant backdrop to the show. The staff, including Madelaine Vargas, shared their knowledge and expertise hanging and advertising our show, as well as providing a bibliography for anyone who wants to know more about pastel painting and art kits for children.

Our winners had each entered stunning paintings that exemplified the best of our Pastelists. The show is up for two months during that special time of year when we all look forward to sharing both beauty and sparkle. Little Gems are there for everyone.