On Saturday night, August 1st, on the occasion of the opening reception of the Atlanta Fine Arts League's 2nd Annual National Exhibition, the first annual Kerry Aube Lingle Memorial Sunflower Award was presented to a painting in the exhibit. Matt Lingle, Kerry's husband, along with Tom and I, selected Lavendar and Lace, a beautiful painting by Charles Walls, a member of the League, and we three presented the $250 award accompanied by a beautiful certificate designed by Fran Milner, a friend and also a member of the League. (In years past, Fran was the editor of the Folio, the Portrait Society of Atlanta's news publication, and Kerry, my daughter, was the graphic designer, so they got to know each other well.) Charles was out of town so his wife, Heather, accepted the award on his behalf. As stated on the certificate, the award was created in memory of Kerry's giving nature and her love of creativity. This was a very special evening for us and, for me, a very special way to honor my daughter's memory.
4 comments:
Pat,
What a wonderful tribute to Kerry.
Ida
Pat,
I just want to express again how much this award means to Charles and I. We are so very honored that you all chose "Lavender Lace" to be its first recipient.
All the best,
Heather
This is such a wonderful way to remember Kerry. We Miss her everyday. Kim and Dan
Such a wonderful way to honor Kerry's own love of art.
Thank you.
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