Into The Wild Show Awards Announced

The Arts Council of Carteret County and Carolina Artist Gallery announced the winners of the 2025 Into the Wild Show during the reception held on March 8th.

First Place

"Break Time"

Maria Morando

Notes from Judge: The palette is soft, warm and muted. Very much appreciate the textures of the feathers, the way the water is faded behind them, and reflections in the wet sand.

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Second Place

"OBX Egret"

Vicki Ross

Notes from Judge:

Love the vibrancy of color and the movement of the egret.

Golden hour nostalgia.

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Third Place

"Undaunted"

Neal Stetson

Notes from Judge:

Feeling sucked into the chaotic nature of these seagulls in action over the water.

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Honorable Mention

"Grasshopper"

J Ipock

Notes from Judge:

I appreciate the solid design and assemblage of the variety of textured metals. It's bold and fun.

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Honorable Mention

"Bird Shoals Grazing"

Jamison Ipock

Notes from Judge:

I feel sucked into the painting, I feel like when I stare at it enough I can hear the water and wind blowing in the grasses.

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Honorable Mention

"Marbled Godwood"

Richard Phillips

Notes from Judge:

Captured the beautiful intricate natural pattern of this bird in motion. I love how this artist successfully made this bird the star of the show.

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Congratulations to the Awardees and thank you to all the artists who contributed to this show. Into the Wild runs till April 26th. Please come by our gallery to view these pieces and all the wonderful art created by our talented local artists.