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Art Spotlight presents 'For the Love of Ormond' exhibit

The show will run through May 27.

By Observer staff
| 11:00 a.m. May 17, 2023

Artists Donna Lovelace-Flora, Barbara Perrotti and Kirsten Lahmann. Courtesy photo

Amber Lester won the exhibit's People's Choice Award with for her interpretation of "The Ormond Garage." Courtesy photo

Shannon Stack stands by her acrylic paintings, "Artifacts on the Halifax" and "Tiny Turtle Cove." Courtesy photo

Donna Lovelace-Flora won third place for her photograph titled "The Riverbridge Stroll." Courtesy photo

Robert Turley stands by his acrylic paintings, "Marsh Blues and Golds on the Loop" and "Tomoka River Beach Path." Courtesy photo

Amber Bortz stands by her acrylic painting "Welcome to Ormond." Courtesy photo

Kirsten Lahmann won second place for her painting, "Ice Cream at the Beach." Courtesy photo

Ormond Beach Observer
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Art Spotlight's May exhibit, "For the Love of Ormond," celebrates the city's 143 years of history.

According to a news release, the exhibit features the work of 19 artists and 32 pieces of art depicting what each artist loves about the city. The idea was a result of gallery owners Thays França and Teri Althouse's desire to show Ormond Beach through the eyes of an artist.

The winners of the show were:

Best in show: "View of the Halifax" by Barbara Perrotti
First place: "American Speed" by Wally Osteen
Second place: "Ice Cream at the Beach" by Kirsten Lahmann
Third place: "The Riverbridge Stroll" by Donna Lovelace-Flora
People's Choice Award: "The Ormond Garage" by Amber Lester

The show will run through May 27. The gallery, located at 67 W. Granada Blvd., is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment Sunday through Tuesday.

In addition to the winners, the following artists' works are also in the show: