Members' Websites
Some of our members have their own websites where their work is displayed as well as other information. Those members who have websites are listed below. Click on the member's name to visit their website. Note to SCAL members: Please let me know if you are a member, have a website, and would like it published here.
Donna Klimek Clement
Nick Grassia
Lindsey Miller
Yvonne Mucci
Joy Newland
Jan Narducci
Maria Payer
Helene Paxton
Greg Stett
Nick Grassia
Lindsey Miller
Yvonne Mucci
Joy Newland
Jan Narducci
Maria Payer
Helene Paxton
Greg Stett
Members are reminded to send information related to awards and honors to meh7@comcast.net for inclusion in our "Member News" column below.
MEMBER NEWS!
2022
2021
Donna Klimek Clement.
Medium: Watercolor.
1. FIRST PLACE, "Bailing Hay"
Salem County Fair, August, 2021
Medium: Watercolor.
1. FIRST PLACE, "Bailing Hay"
Salem County Fair, August, 2021
and
SECOND PLACE, "Sunflower Field," Photograph
Salem County Fair, August, 2021
SECOND PLACE, "Sunflower Field," Photograph
Salem County Fair, August, 2021
Greg Stett.
Medium: Pastels.
1. HONORABLE MENTION
Associate Artists Show II at Riverfront Renaissance, Oct. 2021
“Peeling Skyline”
Medium: Pastels.
1. HONORABLE MENTION
Associate Artists Show II at Riverfront Renaissance, Oct. 2021
“Peeling Skyline”
2. WINNER…”Best Portrayal of Wetlands”
“Misty Morning”
Gallery 50 “Nature and the Landscape: An Environmental Perspective” Sept. 2021
“Misty Morning”
Gallery 50 “Nature and the Landscape: An Environmental Perspective” Sept. 2021
2020
2019
Leda Manfre.
Leda donated a 16x20 pastel landscape to a fundraising auction in Mystic, Connecticut, on October 19, 2019, which sold for $1700. The proceeds of the auction were donated to fight Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) that fights the eye disease of the same name.
Leda donated a 16x20 pastel landscape to a fundraising auction in Mystic, Connecticut, on October 19, 2019, which sold for $1700. The proceeds of the auction were donated to fight Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) that fights the eye disease of the same name.
Maria Payer.
“Bound to Make Scents” (below) was recently juried into the Willingboro Art Alliance 24th Annual Open Juried Exhibition. The show is on exhibit in the Flinker Gallery at Virtua Hospital, Mount Holly until November 30, 2019
“Bound to Make Scents” (below) was recently juried into the Willingboro Art Alliance 24th Annual Open Juried Exhibition. The show is on exhibit in the Flinker Gallery at Virtua Hospital, Mount Holly until November 30, 2019
Peggy Sparks-Rappa.
Peggy won a second place award for her block print, "Little Paws Listening" at the NJ State Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and first place in the Salem County Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and Competition.
Peggy won a second place award for her block print, "Little Paws Listening" at the NJ State Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and first place in the Salem County Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and Competition.
Leatha Ransom.
Letha won a third place award for her weave, "Ocean" at the NJ State Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and first place in the Salem County Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and Competition.
Letha won a third place award for her weave, "Ocean" at the NJ State Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and first place in the Salem County Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit and Competition.
Greg Stett.
Gregg won first place in Art on Paper and also the "People’s Choice Award" at the 2019 Gallery 50 South Jersey Wetlands competition for his pastel painting “Growing Cygnets” from a picture taken at Lake Lily, Cape May Point.
Gregg won first place in Art on Paper and also the "People’s Choice Award" at the 2019 Gallery 50 South Jersey Wetlands competition for his pastel painting “Growing Cygnets” from a picture taken at Lake Lily, Cape May Point.
Additionally, Greg's pastel painting “Egrets at Mannington Meadow” was accepted into the 2019 Wetlands Competition and on display at Gallery 50.
Helen Karol.
Helen was awarded 'Most Creative' at the Nature and Landscape juried show at Gallery 50, September 6, 2019. It was a great honor to receive that recognition.
Helen was awarded 'Most Creative' at the Nature and Landscape juried show at Gallery 50, September 6, 2019. It was a great honor to receive that recognition.
Maria Payer.
My watercolor “Demoiselle" was accepted into the 118th Anniversary Philadelphia Watercolor Society’s Open Juried WORKS ON PAPER show. The exhibit is on view at the Wallingford Art Center, 414 Plush Mill Road through October 11, 2019.
My watercolor “Demoiselle" was accepted into the 118th Anniversary Philadelphia Watercolor Society’s Open Juried WORKS ON PAPER show. The exhibit is on view at the Wallingford Art Center, 414 Plush Mill Road through October 11, 2019.
Yvonne Mucci
has had several achievements so far in 2019. Here are the results of the her artistic efforts:
has had several achievements so far in 2019. Here are the results of the her artistic efforts:
- She was juried into Plein Air Brandywine Valley. Artists will paint October 13th - 17th, ending with a gala at Winterthur Museum on October 18th and public exhibition October 19th and 20th. This is the largest Plein Air event on the East Coast capturing fall color in the Brandywine Valley. A portion of every sale benefits Children’s Beach House. https://www.pleinairbrandywinevalley.org
- 1st Place in the Cohansey Riverfest Plein Air Competition. Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission partners with Gallery 50 in Bridgeton to host the event.
- My painting “Creekside Wonder” is part of Nature & The Landscape exhibition at Gallery 50.
- Selected for street sign reproduction for the Pitman Art Stroll
2018
Pat Acton will be exhibiting her painting, "Purple Paisley," during the juried Pitman Art Stroll in September. The reception is September 1 from 6-8 pm at Pitman Art Gallery.
Maria Payer, whose painting “Tete-a-Tete," was juried into the 2018 Philadelphia Watercolor Society’s Works on Paper Show. Maria and Yvonne Mucci will both be in that exhibit. The exhibit runs from October 14, 2018 - November 20, 2018 at Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA
In addition, her painting, “Child’s Play” has been juried into the September Pitman Art Stroll.
https://mariapayer.weebly.com/
Both paintings are shown below.
The original will be on exhibit in the Pitman Gallery and Art Center while a reproduction will be on view outdoors on Broad Street.
Yvonne Mucci’s
watercolor, "What’s In The Cupboard?”, was juried into Philadelphia Water Color Society - PWCS 118th International Exhibition of Works On Paper!
This was painted on location at Royal Port Antiques so I’ll be sharing a little bit of Salem with a larger audience.
Exhibit runs from October 14, 2018 - November 20, 2018 at Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA 19087. https://yvonnemucci.wordpress.com/
Also, Yvonne's painting of Lapps Olympia Dairy Market, "Who wants ice cream?", will be one of 30 paintings included in the Pitman Art Stroll. Reception September 1st from 6-8pm at Pitman Gallery
Both paintings are shown below:
The original will be on exhibit in the Pitman Gallery and Art Center while a reproduction will be on view outdoors on Broad Street.
Helen Karol's
painting was the "Best of Show" winner at the 2018 Salem County Fair. https://helenkarol.weebly.com/
Donna Clement's
“Best of Show” painting from the 2017 Salem County Fair was printed in this year’s SC Fair booklet. (page 200). www.dklimek.com
“Best of Show” painting from the 2017 Salem County Fair was printed in this year’s SC Fair booklet. (page 200). www.dklimek.com
Helen Karol
was awarded 1st Place honors at the in the 46th Annual Robert Ransley Juried Art Show. No, it's not hanging crooked. Helen is known for her unusual methods of framing and hanging her artwork. https://helenkarol.weebly.com/
was awarded 1st Place honors at the in the 46th Annual Robert Ransley Juried Art Show. No, it's not hanging crooked. Helen is known for her unusual methods of framing and hanging her artwork. https://helenkarol.weebly.com/
2017
At the Nature and the Landscape exhibit Yvonne Mucci's watercolor "Solo Flight" received the People's Choice award. Beautiful artwork on display till the end of September. (September 2017)
Helen Karol
received the award Most Creative award ($200) at the 'Nature and Landscape' show at Gallery 50. (August 2017)
received the award Most Creative award ($200) at the 'Nature and Landscape' show at Gallery 50. (August 2017)
Maria Payer
received a First-Place Award for her watercolor painting, "Something Got Their Attention," in the Society of NJ Artists show at Gallery 50 (March 2016).
received a First-Place Award for her watercolor painting, "Something Got Their Attention," in the Society of NJ Artists show at Gallery 50 (March 2016).
2016
Yvonne Mucci received a Merit Award at the Plein Air Brandywine Valley Competition for her painting, "Indian Summer at Haskell's Farm." (below). She completed six paintings over the four days of the competition and two more paintings during the quick draw exhibition at the end of the four days. She was also mentioned in "PleinAir Magazine." The link is below.
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Marion Williams
and Dave Shattuck won awards at the NJ State Senior Citizen Art Show and Exhibit. (2016)
and Dave Shattuck won awards at the NJ State Senior Citizen Art Show and Exhibit. (2016)
- Marion won 3rd in Professional Crafts
- Dave won an Honorable Mention in Professional Prints
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Helen Karol and Tucker Stouch
have just finished a mural on the wall of Papa Luigi's Restaurant in Center Square Road, Beckett..
Click on photos to enlarge.
have just finished a mural on the wall of Papa Luigi's Restaurant in Center Square Road, Beckett..
Click on photos to enlarge.
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Maria Payer's painting, "Ecotone" was awarded the "Best Portrayal of the Wetlands" award on Friday evening, September 2, at Gallery 50's "Nature and the Landscape" Show

Annette Devitt's painting, "Mushroom" was awarded Honorable Mention at Gallery 50's "Nature and the Landscape" Show.
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Mary Herz's
painting "Out to the Bay" was selected for the annual Mathews, VA, Market Days poster for the second year on August 13, 2016.
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Marion Williams
won "Best of Show" for "Peek A Boo" in the Gallery 50 "Petite Moments" exhibit.
won "Best of Show" for "Peek A Boo" in the Gallery 50 "Petite Moments" exhibit.
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Yvonne Mucci,
a watercolor artist, is part of group of artists exhibiting artwork related to Hammonton's 150-Years of Industry Celebration. Following is the front page of the newsletter announcing the event and showing Yvonne's work.
a watercolor artist, is part of group of artists exhibiting artwork related to Hammonton's 150-Years of Industry Celebration. Following is the front page of the newsletter announcing the event and showing Yvonne's work.
2015
Dave Shattuck
one of SCAL's photographers posts his work on www.viewbug.com . He recently learned that his photograph, Monmartre Man, Paris, was selected by the site judges as the "Staff Winter Selection 2015." Congratulations, Dave! (December 2015)
one of SCAL's photographers posts his work on www.viewbug.com . He recently learned that his photograph, Monmartre Man, Paris, was selected by the site judges as the "Staff Winter Selection 2015." Congratulations, Dave! (December 2015)
Gene Dougherty
recently attended the "Artistry in Wood" conference in Ohio sponsored by the Dayton Carvers Guild, Dayton, Ohio. This event was a showcase of wood art from across the nation. Gene was awarded 6 ribbons for his work--one of which was a 1st Place Blue Ribbon! Congratulations, Gene! (November 14-15, 2015)
1st Place -- Human Bust Stylized
2nd Place -- Human Bust Stylized
2nd Place -- Found Wood
2nd Place -- Human Figure
3rd Place -- Decorative Water Fowl
3rd Place -- Human Figure Relief
recently attended the "Artistry in Wood" conference in Ohio sponsored by the Dayton Carvers Guild, Dayton, Ohio. This event was a showcase of wood art from across the nation. Gene was awarded 6 ribbons for his work--one of which was a 1st Place Blue Ribbon! Congratulations, Gene! (November 14-15, 2015)
1st Place -- Human Bust Stylized
2nd Place -- Human Bust Stylized
2nd Place -- Found Wood
2nd Place -- Human Figure
3rd Place -- Decorative Water Fowl
3rd Place -- Human Figure Relief

Mary Herz of New Jersey, right, was selected as winner the 2016 poster contest for Mathews Market Days. Her local relatives got her interested in entering the contest several years ago. Shown presenting a $500 check is poster contest chairman Suzi Maloney. Event was held in Mathews, VA.
(August 2015)
(August 2015)