2015 Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot
The 3rd edition of the NACD has come and gone. A big "thank you' to everyone who attended and a special thanks to our artists who participated. Thank you artists: Gary Johns, Amanda Johnson, Leslie Urban, Sue Hughes, Judith Belz, Deb Sholly, James Widerman, Elizabeth Weigel, Evelyn McDonald, Sandara Smack, and the art students at Fernandina Beach High School. Thank you Allison Watson from the Cummmer Gallery for juding this event. Kudos to the Historical Society's art show committee: Marge Powell, chairperson; Emily Baumgartner, John Hendricks, Liz Mobley, and Jerry Peterson. Feedback and ideas are always welcomed so please contact us with your thoughts about this year's show and suggestions to improve next year's event. We are also a member of the Arts and Culture Nassau, an organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Nassau County, Florida.
A Florida not for profit corporation
Located in the historic Callahan Train Depot
at 45383 Dixie Avenue. - Callahan, Florida (904-879-3406)
2015 PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS
DEB SHOLLY (1ST PLACE, OLD JAR, FAR LEFT SANDRA SMACK, 2ND PLACE, TIME OUT, CENTER
JAMES WIDERMAN, 3RD PLACE, ONIONS, FAR LEFT SUE HUGHES, 1ST PLACE, ALPHA, CENTER
ELIZABETH WEIGEL, 1ST PLACE, WILD HORSES, CTR JUDITH BELZ, TWO ON LEFT, 2ND PL, FAR LEFT
EVELYN MCDONALD, THREE ON RIGHT, 3RD PL, CENTER
AMANDA JOHNSON GARY JOHNS
LESLIE URBAN FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ENTRIES
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ENTRIES THE CROWD MINGLES THROUGH THE GALLERY
VISITORS ASK THE ARTISTS ABOUT THEIR PAINTINGS ARTIST LUNCHEON
2014 NACD PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS
Participating artists were Catherine Anderson, Myra Cockerham, Gary Johns, Jerry Mathenia, Evelyn McDonald, Jeanette Nichols, Sharon Sandesky, Rose Threatte, Elizabeth Weigel, James Widerman
and Diane Williams.
Student artists were from Hilliards Middle-Senior High School: Bridget Blair, Monica Crawford, Tommy Lee, Wayne Lee and Katie Wilmott.
First, second and third place winners were awarded in the painting, photography and three dimensional art categories.
1st Place Painting: Gary Johns - Fernandina Shrimp Boat
2nd Place Painting: Rose Threatte - Scott's Landing
3rd Place Painting: Jeanette Nichols - Ballerina
1st Place Photography: James Widerman
2nd Place Photography: James Widerman
3rd Place Photography: Evelyn McDonald
1st Place in Three Dimensional Art:
Elizabeth Weigel
Student Art Awards:
1st Place: Wayne Lee
2nd Place: Bridget Blair
3rd Place: Monica Crawford
The West Nassau Historical Society wishes to thank all of the entrants and especially the show Judge, Ms. Allison Watson who is associated with the Cummer Art Museum.
The Second Annual Nassau Art
At The Callahan Depot was held on Saturday, January 25th, 2014. The art show was completed successfully with eleven entrees and five school entrees in the students category.
Gary Johns - 1st place, Fernandina Shrimp Boat
Elizabeth Weigel
1st place, 3D, The Spinner
Rose Threatte - Scott's Landing
James Widerman - 3rd pl,Under the Hydrant and 1st pl, Cotton Field Workers
Evelyn McDonald - 2nd Pl, Photography
Jeanette Nichols - 2nd Pl, Painting
Hilliard Middle Senior High School awards
2013 INAUGURAL NACD PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS
Rose Threatte - 1st Pl, Palm Tree
James Widerman - 2nd Pl, Bonneyview Marsh
William Maurer- Best Entry Depicting History, Hilliard Post Office
Rose Threatte - 3rd Pl, Pines of Ralph Simmons
The inaugural Nassau Art At The Callahan Depot was held on Saturday, January 26th, 2013. Our first art show had 6 Nassau County artists: Sharon Farren, William Maurer, Lavonna Newman, Sharon Sandesky, Rose Threatte, and James Widerman. The judges were art teachers from the four county high schools. It was well attended with several hundred visitors who viewed the art work and chatted with the artists.
2016 NACD PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS
L-R Deb Sholly, James Widerman, Gary Johns, Mike Stevens
Top Row L-R: Sharon Sadesky, Sandra Smack, Myra Cockerham, Evelyn McDonald
Second Row L-R: Elizabeth Weigel, Bob Nidefske, Fernandina High Students, West Nassau High Students
2016 NACD WINNERS
Student Division
1st- Samantha Davis - Fish
2nd- Cole Carter - Sunset Glare
3rd- Tiffany Smith - Eagle
Adult Division
Photography
1st- Evelyn McDonald - Mountain Landscape
2nd Evelyn McDonald - Ocean Dancers
3rd- Bob Nidefske - Otter
3-D Art
1st- Elizabeth Weigel - Sailfish
Painting/Drawing
1st- Deb Sholly - Cool Shade
2nd- Sandra Smack - Delta
3rd- Gary Johns - Suwanee River
People's Choice
Jim Widerman - 19th and Walnut Streets
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NACD 2017 Winners: Painting: 1st Deb Sholly, 2nd Ginger Bender, 3rd Barbara Davis. Photography/CGI: 1st Hugh Graham, 2nd Evenlyn McDonald, 3rd James Widerman. 3D Art: 1st Joey Bouchard, 2nd Laura Kujawski, 3rd Elizabeth Weigel. People's Choice: Denise Sutton.
Student Division: 1st Cole Carter, 2nd Sasha Young, 3rd Katie Slaughter
2017 NASSAU ART AT THE
CALLAHAN DEPOT ART SHOW
SATURDAY 28,2017
2018 NASSAU ART AT THE
CALLAHAN DEPOT ART SHOW
SATURDAY 27, 2018
The West Nassau Historical Society has announced the winners of their 6th edition of Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot art show (NACD) held this past Saturday inside the historic Callahan train station. Nearly 200 patrons visited the 2.5 hour judged art exhibit where 15 adult artists and over a dozen high school students residing in Nassau County displayed their works. They chatted with over a dozen artists as thy mingled through the quaint 137-year building filled with over 60 pieces of art work. They were also given a ballot so they could vote on their favorite piece. After the show closed, the Historical Society hosted an hour-long luncheon for the artists while Jacksonville artist Pablo Rivera examined the nearly 40 art pieces that the artists had selected to be judged. At 1:30 pm, the winners were announced during a public awards ceremony and reception. Each first place adult winner received a $50 gift card and each of the top 4 student artists were given a $25 gift card. The top 3 paintings plus the top artworks from photography and 3-D art will be on display this week at the Judge Foster Justice Center in Yulee then during the following weeks at the Amelia Island Museum of History, Vystar CU Callahan Branch, and finally Southeastern Bank Hilliard branch. Pictures of all the entrants and winners can be seen on the West Nassau Historical Society's Facebook page. The all-volunteer nonprofit's mission is to discover and promote Nassau County history. They are also an active member of Arts and Culture Nassau, an advocacy group for the promotion of the arts throughout the county. For more information about the West Nassau Historical Society or to donate or join the group, visit www.wnhsfl.org. The winners of the NACD are listed below:
Adult painting:
1st Place: Ginger Bender, McGirts Creek
2nd Place: Gary Johns, Tatanka Great Bison
3rd Place: Barbara Davis, Blue Iris
Adult photography/CGI:
1st Place: Hugh Graham, Towering Yucca
2nd Place: James Widerman, Man Working on Pipe Organ
3rd Place: Evelyn McDonald, Hidden Figures
Adult 3-D art:
1st Place: April Eason, Warrior Pride
2nd Place: Elizabeth Weigel, the Osprey
3rd Place: Lester Simmons, Linda the Woman
Adult People's Choice Award:
McGirts Creek, by Ginger Bender
Student Open Division:
Best of Division: Jillian Cason, FBHS, Grampa Alan
1st Place: Kailyn Wofford, WNHS, Hummingbirds
2nd Place: Michelle Hamilton, WNHS, Tom Petty
3rd Place: Gage Perna, FBHS, Walking the Dog
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West Nassau Historical Society Seeks Nassau County Artists for their 12th annual NACD Art Show on January 27, 2024
The West Nassau Historical Society is actively seeking local adult and student artists to participate in their 12th annual Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot (NACD) art show. The judged event is designed to provide a venue to showcase the many talented artists who reside or attend a middle or senior high school in Nassau County, Florida. The art exhibit will be held inside the historic Callahan Train Depot located at 45383 Dixie Avenue on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The quaint ambiance of the 143- year-old station and museum offers the perfect venue for local artists to display their works, while giving the public a chance to check out many historic photos and artifacts on display inside the depot. Adult artists will be judged on 3 art works each, but may have more art works for sale in our designated art shop. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization hopes all Nassau County artists will visit their web site www.wnhsfl.org for entry applications and art show information. Deadline for entering is noon on Friday, January 19.
Prizes will be awarded to the adult artists with the best art work in three categories: painting, photography, and 3-D art. The public attending the NACD event will also be given a chance to vote for their favorite art work with that artist receiving a People's Choice award. Gift cards and other prizes will be awarded to the top winners of each category. The students' art works will also be judged and the winners awarded prizes. The NACD art show is open to the public from 10 AM to 2:30 PM, with a one hour break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The iconic 1881 Train Depot will be closed for this hour to allow for the art entries to be judged. During this intermission members of the Historical Society will serve a luncheon for the artists and sponsors inside the train station annex. The Depot will then reopen to the public at 1:30 PM with refreshments and the awards ceremony. Admission to the 12th edition of the NACD art show is free but donations are always appreciated.
The West Nassau Historical Society is a registered all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting Nassau County’s history and culture and is entrusted with the upkeep of the historic late Victorian-style Callahan Train Depot. We are also active in Arts and Culture Nassau, a county-wide organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Nassau County. To become a sponsor or volunteer or for more details on entering the NACD Art Show, visit our web site www.wnhsfl.org, call 904-879-3406, or like us on Facebook. The West Nassau Historical Society is always looking for new members and volunteers to help us promote our county's rich history and culture and to host events such as this, so contact us today.
The West Nassau Historical Society would like to thank everyone who attended our Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot art show and sale on January 26. Over 130 visitors attended the 7th edition of our annual NACD art show held inside the historic 1881 train station. 37 adult entries and 37 student entries were exhibited as well as over 50 other pieces of art available for sale in our Art Shop. Thank you Nassau County artists and students! The winners of the judged competition are as follows: 3D art: 1st place, Pam Jones; 2nd place,Pam Jones; 3rd place, Laura Kujawski--Photography/CGI: 1st place,Cindy Belt; 2nd place, Amanda Messer; 3rd place, Lee Buchanan--Painting/Drawing: 1st place, Barbara Davis; 2nd place, Gary Johns; 3rd place, Ginger Bender-- Student Division: 1st place, Katie Slaughter; 2nd place, Jasmine Fennell; 3rd place, Alyssa Dunkle; 4th place, Olivia Williams; 5th place, Megan Laffey; 6th place, Amanda Bennett. The 3 winning paintings and top photography winner from the adult division will be on display at the Amelia Island Museum of History the week of Feb 3, Vystar Callahan branch the week of Feb 10, and Southeastern Bank Hilliard branch the week of Feb 17. We would like to thank our art show sponsors and supports: Brandies Ace Hardware, Callahan BBQ, Marge Powell, Arts and Culture Nassau, the Pig BBQ, John Hendricks, Liz Mobley, and Callahan Subway. We also would like to thanks renowned artist Pablo Rivera for judging our art competition. For pictures of all the entries visit our Facebook page. All Nassau county artists grab their brushes and cameras and start preparing for our next 8th NACD art show scheduled for late January 2020. Visit www.wnhsfl.org for more info our all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit and more upcoming events.
2019 NACD ART SHOW WINNERS
Saturday,
January 26
inside the historic Callahan Train Depot
West Nassau Historical Society Announces Winners
of Their 8th Annual NACD Art Show
(A West Nassau Historical Society Press Release, January 26, 2020)
The West Nassau Historical Society would like to thank everyone who attended our 8th edition of Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot art show and sale held on January 25th. Over 220 visitors attended the annual juried event held inside the historic 1881 train station. 20 Nassau County artists displayed over 50 of their paintings, photographs and 3-D art while students from 5 local schools exhibited an addition 51 pieces of art. Some local artists also made scores of their works available for sale in our Art Shop. Thank you Nassau County artists and students! While the exhibition was being judged, historical society members and friends with support from Callahan Subway and Callahan BBQ hosted a delicious luncheon for the artists. The winners of the judged competition are as follows: 3-D art: 1st place, Elizabeth Wiegel; 2nd place, Christine Elsesser; 3rd place, Linda Vacca - Photography/CGI: 1st place, Shari Bickford; 2nd place, James Widerman; 3rd place, Cindy Belt - Painting/Drawing: 1st place, Barb Wylie; 2nd place, Gary Johns; 3rd place, Ann Wamack; People's Choice Award, Barbara Davis - Student Division: 1st place, Heidi Dinius; 2nd place, Josie Jordan; 3rd place, Afton Hamelin; 4th place, Heidi Dinius; 5th place, Heidi Dinius; 6th place, Emily Lefebvre. The 3 winning paintings and top photography winner from the adult division will be on display at the Nassau County Courthouse in Yulee from Jan 27 to Jan 31, Amelia Island Museum of History the week of Feb 2, Vystar Callahan branch the week of Feb 9 and Southeastern Bank Hilliard branch the week of Feb 16. We would like to thank renowned artist Pablo Rivera for judging our art competition and for all the artists and students who participated. The West Nassau Historical Society is a member of Arts and Culture Nassau, a county wide arts advocacy group that supports cultural events such as NACD. For pictures of all the art show entries like our Facebook page and visit www.wnhsfl.org for more info our all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit and more upcoming events.
2020 NACD ART SHOW WINNERS
Saturday,
January 25
inside the historic Callahan Train Depot
Winners of the 10th annual NACD Art Show on January 22, 2022
Winners of the 10th Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot art show and shop held today inside the historic Callahan Train Depot: Painting: 1st Ginger Bender; 2nd Eva Gotz; 3rd Edwin Mosher- Photography: 1st Evelyn McDonald; 2nd Brandy Meredith; 3rd Laura Kujawski- 3D Art: 1st Linda Vacca; 2nd Jarred Bishop; 3rd Savannah Harrison- People's Choice, Ginger Bender- Student Division: First Place, Reese Green; 2nd Zach Tremblay; 3rd Reese Miles; other winners - Alyssa Osborne, Macy Bagocius, Hannah Paske, Emma Cobb.
