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Keeseville Community Arts Festival: Plein Air Winners

AdkAction is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Plein Air Show at the Keeseville Community Arts Festival. Congratulations to the following prize winners and honorable mentions, and thank you to all 32 talented artists who participated!

First Place:  “Cadence Point” by Lisa BurgerLentz
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Second Place: “Roadside Attractions” by Elissa Gore
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Third Place: “Alice Falls” by Richard Henry
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“What Brings Us Together” Award: “Ausable River Keeseville” by Will Rothfuss
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People’s Choice Award: “In the Heart of Keeseville” by Patricia Bellerose
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Honorable Mentions:

“Waiting on Rain” by John McNally
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“Bee Boxes at Mossbrook” by Jerry Russell
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“River Rocks” by Matt McGarr
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