Best in Show: “Belford Fishing Boats,” Edward J. Szep (Bloomfield)

The Art Association of Rutherford has announced the top finishers in its 67th Annual Juried Exhibition show at the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s (NJMC)
Flyway Gallery.

The gallery is located in the NJMC’s Meadowlands Environment Center. The exhibit, which includes photography, watercolors, oil works, mixed media and more, runs
through Friday, Nov. 28.

Below is a list of winners and honorable mentions,with the artists’ home town in parentheses.

Best in Show: “Belford Fishing Boats,” Edward J. Szep (Bloomfield)
1st Place: “Ethereal Vision Ireland,” Karen Floriani (Lyndhurst)
2nd Place: “The Music Lesson,” Lissanne Lake (North Bergen)
3rd Place: “Jungle Sun,” John Kary (Wallington)

Honorable Mention:
“Sun Kissed,” John Zollo (North Arlington)
“Winter Across the Valley,” Toby Mallon (Lyndhurst)
“Morning Glory,” E. Jessie Monaco (Lyndhurst)
“The Visitor,” Maria Carparelli (Clifton)

The Andy Gorcica Award for Watercolor:
“Northwoods Moon,” John Hardin (Rutherford)

The Art Association of Rutherford was founded in 1947 and is dedicated to supporting local artists and promoting the visual arts in the region.

While members of the Association livethroughout Northern New Jersey, more than 75 percent are from the Meadowlands and consider the area a source of inspiration.

The Flyway Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.