Art Spotlight presents 'For the Love of Ormond' exhibit

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:

• Amber Bortz – Acrylic on canvas
• Stephen Sparacino – Photography
• Shannon Stack – Acrylic on canvas
• Angel Lowden – Mixed media, acrylics, plasters, pen
• Robert Turley – Acrylic on canvas
• Lois Berardi – Watercolor
• LC Tobey – 3D kiln formed glass
• Carol Baker – Hand-painted silk scarf
• George Guadiane – 3D woodturning
• John Bria – Photography
• Frank Valenta – Scroll saw wood
• Thays Franca – Acrylic on canvas
• Jon Benjamin – Oil on canvas
• Teri Althouse – Oil on canvas