New American Paintings Annual Prize: 2011 Panelists
As we have previously mentioned, it's time for our Annual Prize. Every issue of New American Paintings features two "Noteworthy" artists, one selection made by our editorial staff, and the other by the issue's juror. Those twelve artists are automatically in the running to receive top prize, which includes cash, a gift certificate sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, and a chance to have their work displayed at the Next Art Chicago fair. If you haven't already voted for our Reader's Choice component, you have until January 7th! The winner will be announced January 13th.
For the second component, the winner will be determined by a panel of distinguished curators. The panel for the Annual Prize consists of three previous NAP jurors who have not made selections in the last year, including Bill Arning, Director, The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), James Rondeau, Curator and Chair of Contemporary Art, Art Institute of Chicago, and Peter Boswell, Senior Curator, Miami Art Museum. The winner of the Curator's Choice will be announced on January 20th.
Noteworthy artists of 2011 nominated for the award included: William Betts, Joe Bussell, Jeremy Couillard, Marcus Jansen, Marcus Kenney, Erik Parker, Erin Payne, Josh Reames, Daniela Rivera, Brion Nuda Rosch, Maja Ruznic, Ann Toebbe.
Works by all artists follow below the jump. To see more about each artist, and to vote, click here by January 7th!
William Betts - Editor's Pick
William Betts | Untitled, Miami International Airport, acrylic on canvas, 52 x 70 inches
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Joe Bussell - Juror's Pick
Joe Bussell | Silver Series, gouache, acrylic, and archival tape, 11 x 14 inches
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Jeremy Couillard - Editor's Pick
Jeremy Couillard | Company Jet, acrylic on canvas over panel, 48 x 48 inches
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Marcus Jansen - Juror's Pick
Marcus Jansen | Creeping Obstacles in Kansas, oil enamel collage on canvas, 90 x 135 inches
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Marcus Kenney - Editor's Pick
Marcus Kenney | The Return of Metacom, mixed media on canvas, 48 x 48 inches
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Erik Parker - Juror's Pick
Erik Parker | Think Twice, mixed media on canvas, 52 x 42 x 3.75 inches
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Erin Payne - Juror's Pick
Erin Payne | Just my Lucky, acrylic and oil on canvas, 84 x 109 inches
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Josh Reames - Editor's Pick
Josh Reames | Hyperbox, acrylic and cardboard on canvase, 40 x 32 inches
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Daniela Rivera - Editor's Pick
Daniela Rivera | Reina Sofia Wall #1, oil on canvas, 48 x 72 inches
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Brion Nuda Rosch - Editor's Pick
Brion Nuda Rosch | Snake Face, acrylic on found book page, 9 x 6 inches
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Maja Ruznic - Juror's Pick
Maja Ruznic | Self Portrait as Emotional Trash Can, mixed media on paper, 8 x 8 inches
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Ann Toebbe - Juror's Pick
