Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook artist Dwayne Hawk’s "Mortal Combat" created in color pencil is just one of the many pieces that may be viewed at the Locally Grown exhibition.
Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook artist Dwayne Hawk’s "Mortal Combat" created in color pencil is just one of the many pieces that may be viewed at the Locally Grown exhibition.

The talent of residents from throughout Navajo and Apache counties is evidenced in the Locally Grown 2020 exhibition currently on display virtually at Northland Pioneer College’s Talon Gallery. It is viewable at the gallery’s webpage www.npc.edu/talongallery and is the current exhibition. The Locally Grown exhibition runs through Dec. 11. Contributing artists include Dwayne Hawk, Vicki Bessinger, Reed Bradford, Constance Edler-Bradford, Ann Aspach, Constance Edler, Alicia Hennessey, Tammy Snyder, Krista Ross, Bruce Taylor, Suzanne Taylor, Teri Williams and John Wilson. It was juried by Leslie Nichols, 2D artist and assistant professor at South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College, based in Bowling Green, Ken. Among the works viewable in the virtual exhibit, are pieces particularly indicative of social and environmental happenings in the year 2020. The exhibit displays a wide assortment of original works, from paintings and photography, to jewelry and ceramic sculptures. “I was so impressed by the submissions for the show this year,” states Talon Gallery Director Magda Gluszek. “It was demonstrative of the diversity and uniqueness of those ‘secret’ artists in our community. I am always amazed by the new and interesting art that is ‘Locally Grown’ in our communities. Winners’ names will be announced at the gallery’s Locally Grown 2020 awards ceremony, which will take place virtually on Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 11. The public is welcome to attend. For more information or if you are interested in participating in Locally Grown next year, please send an e-mail to: magda.gluszek@npc.edu.