Courtesy of Mike Diersing

Kirk Carter won first place in the 2-D category at Blacksburg's Art at the Market for his photography exhibit.

Photo courtesy of Kathleen Furey

The annual Art at the Market event took place July 17 at the Blacksburg farmers market.

Photo courtesy of Kathleen Furey

The annual Art at the Market event took place July 17 at the Blacksburg farmers market.

| Mary Hardbarger

mary.hardbarger@roanoke.com, 381-1679

The annual Art at the Market event was held July 17 at the Blacksburg farmers market.

It has been held for more than 25 years, showcasing art from local artists from the New River Valley and surrounding areas.

About 40 artists exhibited their paintings, handmade wood items, stained glass and photography.

The event was coordinated by Downtown Blacksburg Inc. and sponsored by Mish Mish, Fringe Benefit, Community Arts Information Office, Matrix Gallery and the town of Blacksburg.

The following is a list of the winning artists, with comments from the judge:

2-D category:

First place: Kirk Carter, "Poetic sensibility is translated through his photography"

Second place: Melissa Rudge, "Fresh and funky paintings that reveal new narratives each time you revisit them"

Third place: George Wills, "Graphic scenes of Downtown Blacksburg on small boxes"

Honorable mention: Makayla Songer, "Small abstract paintings and illusions"

3-D category:

First place: Becca Imbur, "Especially for her handmade book 'Orange #2' -- comical and insightful juxtapositions or words and their definitions"

Second place: Evan Beloni, "Creative use of salvaged and recycled materials to create rhythmic abstract sculptures alongside whimsical creatures"

Third place: Jennifer Lovejoy, "Displayed exceptional craftsmanship and unique vision through her chosen medium"

Honorable mention: Dale Norton, "Highlighted the beauty and natural forms found in the wood."

Participating artists:

Evan Beloni

Toni Bowman

Kirk Carter

Charlotte Chan

Liz del Pilar

Amity Dewey

Hannah Dorrell

Sharon Dowdy

Cheng Fen Yeh

John Havran

Leana Hearn

Rod Hemming

Meggin Hicklin

Becca Imbur

Jessica Jones

Jill Jumonville

Kendall Kessler

Christine Kosiba

Becky Lattuca

Susan Lockwood

Jennifer Lovejoy

Christy Mackie

Darcy Meeker

Larry Mitchell

Sally Mook

Dale Norton

Nancy Norton

Martha Olsen

Dot Phlegar

Estill Putney

Mary Ratliff

Melissa Rudge

Robi Sallee

Jessey Schaudt

Andy Sisson

Makayla Songer

Parker Stafford

Terry Warthen

Shawn Whiting

George Wills