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Published: 03 September 2019 03 September 2019

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

According to Karen Stephenson, who organized the show, 34 bird art pieces, entered by 17 articles vied for ribbons. Another 37 bird photos, sculptures and paintings were shown among each artist's work at the Grant County Art Guild Sixth Annual Southwest Birds Show. The exhibit was hosted in the organization's gallery at 316 N. Bullard St. The show will remain up through Sept. 29.

 Here are the winners:

2D Art Winners:
1st Place: Beatriz Giraldo “Dancing Crane”
2nd Place: Linda Warnack “Western Beauty"
3rd Place: Luanne Brooten “Ravens”

3D Art Winners:
1st Place: Karen Lauseng “Owl”
2nd Place: Joanne Thomas “Birding Enthusiasts"
3rd Place: Piérre Nichols “Paquime"

Photography Winners:
1st Place: Sandy Feutz “Pygmy Nuthatches on Watch”
2nd Place: Karen Stephenson “Paired for Life"
3rd Place: Sandy Feutz “Burp!”

“Birding Enthusiasts” also won the Patsy Teiken Best of Show Award.

A "People’s Choice” Award will be announced at show’s end September 29.

Judge was Lisa Kirksey