Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Hot Night in the City art show, held at the Worcester Center for Crafts! The show was held from June 28th through July 26th. The main reception was the Hot Night in the City festival which was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much to ValleyCAST and to the Worcester Center for Crafts for all their help with this show.
First Place : Sue Gomes / Photography / “Illumination” $150
Second Place: Carol Frieswick / Oil painting / “Tea Time” $350
Carol helps run a weekly plein air (painting outside) group on Mondays – contact us for more info.
Third Place: Bonnie Frederico / Colored Pencil / “Bluebird on the Feeder” $125
Bonnie teaches adult art classes in Grafton.
Honorable Mention: Ann Wagstaff / Watercolor Painting / “Violet Queen Iris” not for sale
Ann generally doesn’t sell her originals, but if you like a piece, let us know and she can make a print or card.
Honorable Mention: Leslie Breault / Acrylic Painting / “Endless Blues 1” $1,500
Leslie always amazes us with her incredibly carefully designed abstract pieces.
Honorable Mention: Young Farwell / Oil painting / “New England Cider Mill” $600
Many of our fellow artists can recognize the two BVAA artists shown in this image of a fun art outing.
Honorable Mention: Lisa Shea / Cyanotype / “Blue” $80
This piece was done on corrugated art paper, creating the vertical ripples in the artwork. Cyanotype is a historic form of photography.
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