Six Art League of Henderson County (ALHC) members were winners in the 2016 Four Seasons Silver Arts Competition.  The Silver Arts Competition is part of the Senior Games held at the Henderson County Rec Center on South Grove Street.

Member Maxine Tatreau won a 1st place ribbon for her watercolor painting “Moonlit Trees” and another 1st place ribbon for the mixed media painting “Moonrise over the Lake”; Joan Engle received a 2nd place ribbon for her oil painting “Hosta Haven”; Jeannette Taws won a 3rd place for her painting “Pretty Bird in Winter Woods”; Sharon Eng took home a 3rd place in mixed media for “Blooming Rhododendrons”; Anne Kramer received a 1st place ribbon forher acrylic painting “Tranquility,” as well as a2nd place ribbon for another acrylic painting “Calm In The Morning”; and Marion Moore won a 1st place ribbon for her landscape oil painting, “Low Country Living.”

All of the honored members are frequent contributors to the monthly member art competitions held and exhibited at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. The paintings line the hallways of the Opportunity House throughout the month, and the public is welcome to stop by to view the exhibit during normal operating hours Monday through Friday.

The ALHC was founded in 1960 with a mission to encourage and assist in the development of individual artistic talent, as well as the enjoyment of art. The organization honors this legacy by providing education grants to local schools and student artists, community outreach, and exhibitions and educational programs. The public and artists of all skill levels and “art lovers” are encouraged to attend and participate in meetings and programs.

The Art League of Henderson County meets monthly on the second Sunday of each month (except May, when it will be the 3rd Sunday) at Opportunity House. A social hour usually begins around 1:30 p.m., with the meeting starting about 2 pm. An art-related presentation is offered following the meeting. Guests are welcome.