July – Exhibition in Larne Museum

52nd Annual Exhibition at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast 2009

The USWA held their 52nd Annual Exhibition in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast in October 2009.

They were delighted to have the honour of Her Excellency the President of Ireland Mary McAleese to officially open the exhibition. Accompanied by her husband Martin they had time to admire what they thought was a most impressive show.

Belfast Lord Mayor Naomi Long presented the prizes to the award winners at the opening evening.

Ulster Society of Woman Artists Awards 2009

Founder’s Trophy – Frances Donnan
Glass Trophy & £150

President’s Award - Rosemary Gifford
£150

The Duchess of Abercorn’s Award – Anne Kernohan
for Still Life – Crystal Bowl & £150

The Elizabeth Morrow Award – Barbara Ellison
Most Original & Innovative work – Glass Sculpture & £150

The Past Presidents’ Award – Pat McGuinness
Glass Trophy & £150

The Mary Dugdale Cup – Phyllis Arnold
For Portraiture and Sculpture Silver Cup & £150

Bradbury Graphics Art Materials Awards – Highly Commended
Voucher for £150 – Deirdre Sprott
Voucher for £150 – Helen Alexander

Winsor & Newton Art Materials Awards
£50 Voucher for materials – Helen Condy
Catherine Flood
Janice Lightowler

Framing Awards
Art and Home - £ 150 Voucher – Harriet Ennis
Castle Framing - £100 Voucher - Pat Leckey
Frame Academy - £50 Voucher – Isabelle Strugnell

Gallery Invitation Award – Barbara Ellison
Oliver Gormley of the Gormley Gallery

Max Maccabe Award – Pat McGuinness - Bronagh
Silver Rose Bowl –Winner of the Public Vote

Congratulations to our new Diploma Holder
Libby Mulqueeny