Pam Smith has worked with a variety of mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, sculpture, and drawing. She once owned The Artistic Touch, a gift and gallery shop with locations in Naples, Florida, and Granger, Indiana. Though now retired, Pam's passion for creating and designing is as strong as ever, and she looks forward to continuing her craft well into her senior years. She is thrilled to contribute some of her creations to CAPS.

(Paint on canvas, 30x15 inches)

Julie Manfredi is an accomplished artist known for her distinctive eye and deeply personal style. Her paintings not only reflect her own creative vision but also capture the personality, emotion, and heart of her subjects- bringing to life what photographs often cannot. A standout at art shows, a dedicated instructor, and a passionate arts advocate, Julie's art is widely collected and locally cherished.

(Paint on canvas, 30"w x 24"h)

Welcome to Kabalana Beach Sri Lanka by Natasha Balser

Elkhart native Natasha Balser has been a graphic designer for 30 years. Her vibrant acrylic works, often integrating various mediums, is heavily influenced by nature and extensive travels.

(Framed canvas, 48"w x 24" h)

Megan Glaub is a graphic designer largely based within the RV industry, repurposing industry materials to fine art. This piece is oil on canvas mixed with aerosols and cold wax. The materials take on various textures that develop from discarded factory items. This piece features Notre Dame in the winter season.

(Framed painting, 25.5"w x 21.5"h)

Jake Webster is a multi-faceted, passionate artist combining sculpture, painting, poetry, and community storytelling into works that challenge viewers to see beneath the surface. His studio is a welcoming center of creativity in Elkhart, and his reach extends through exhibitions, galleries, poetry books, and community collaborations.

(Framed, mixed media painting, 10"wx8"h)

Untitled, Blue Abstraction by Unknown

This piece was once a part of Dr. Aurora DeCastro's collection, a local scientist/researcher who loved art. While she did not remember the name of the Cuban-born artist, she was very fond of the piece. After Aurora purchased several pieces from this artist in Cuba, the artist used the money to migrate to Spain and continue his career as an artist.

Framed painting, 17"w X 20"h) Donated by the Midwest Museum of American Art.

2 free entry passes to the Midwest Museum of Art are included for the winner.