For sixteen years, the Georgetown Public Library has hosted the Texas Society of Sculptors annual summer show. The competitive, juried exhibit is a popular tradition in Georgetown that includes sculptures throughout the building on both the first and second floors. Participating sculptors work in wood, glass, bronze, ceramics, and more. Most pieces in the exhibit are available for purchase.

On Sunday, June 16, exhibit prize winners were announced at an awards reception attended by the sculptors, TSOS members, and the public.

The winners for 2024 are:

• • • • First Place – “Home Grown” by Jim Woodruff
      • Second Place – “Iron Dragonfly” by Rodney Butler
      • Third Place – “Pathway” by Ashley Thompson
      • Honorable Mention: Metal – “Flamedrop” by Laura Armstrong
      • Honorable Mention: Ceramics – “Lickety Kiss” by Kaki Bassi
      • Honorable Mention: Stone or Wood – “Endure” by J.J. Priour
      • Honorable Mention: Mixed media– “Dream Holiday Wish” by Dar Richardson
      • People’s Choice: “Prickly Pear Sanctuary” by Ronnie Wells

        

      • Librarian’s Choice: “Armadillo” by Ken Law

Each award is accompanied by a cash prize. The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board funds the awards.

The People’s Choice award was determined by ballots cast by visitors to the library in the first few weeks of the exhibit, and the Librarians’ Choice award was decided by a vote of the library staff.

The People’s Choice award was determined by ballots cast by visitors to the library in the first few weeks of the exhibit, and the Librarians’ Choice award was decided by a vote of the library staff.

The juror for this years first, second, and third place and honorable mention awards was Tim Glover, a teacher and Houston based sculptor.

This years exhibit  lasts through Friday, July 26. An exhibit catalog is available for those who would like to walk through the exhibit and see all 71 pieces.

The library will also host a sculpture demonstration featuring several of this years sculptors demonstrating their techniques and processes. The free event will be held in the library lobby, 402 W. Eighth St., on Saturday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information about this years exhibit and events, contact Adult Services Librarian Ann Evans ann.evans@georgetown.org