The Brandon Gallery in Fallbrook was an emotional place to be during Sunday’s People Choice” awards for “Remembering 911”, an exhibit of artworks depicting scenes of shared experiences, survival, and gallantry.
Merit Winner “Thank you for responding on 911” by Winifred Meiser; Winifred Meiser with Bob Hillery
Gallery Director Noreen Ring, Curator Anita Kimzey and numerous community volunteers & sponsors hosted a wonderful event with proceeds from entry fees helping fund a Fallbrook Senior Center program delivering meals to local senior residents.
The reception was very well attended with presentations of People’s Choice and Merit Awards for Sponsors were presented with a “Community Spirit” award from the office of Senator Joel Anderson.
The exhibit, with many meaningful and touching artworks on display, also includes a piece of the Pentagon and a photograph of its’ flag-draped wall courtesy of Linda Stewart, the wife of Steve Stewart who was on site during 911.
Guest speakers shared experiences and emotions about 911 events and, as Exhibit Curator Anita Kimzey reflected about the “People’s Choice” award voting, she heard over and over again that the show was “very moving and emotional” and that it was “very difficult to chose because they are all so good.”
Exhibit People’s Choice contest & artworks:
1st Place: Artist Dunya Shaw . Title “John Cleary, Firefighter NYC”
2nd place: Diane Hayden. Title “Resilient in His Hands”
3rd Place: Linda Reyes. Title “Never Forgotten”
Merit Award winners & artworks
“Reflection of Flames” by Patricia Hartman
“Thank you for responding on 911” by Winifred Meiser
N C Fire Department Exhibit L-R: Matt Anderson, Keith McReynolds, Leo Espinoza, Taryn Sehnert (Miss Fallbrook), Bob Hillery, Phyllis Sweeny, Peter August, Ryan Garcia, Stormy McInterny
The “Remembering 911” exhibit artworks are on display through Sept 29 at the Brandon Gallery on Main Street in Fallbrook. Location and hours are: Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am to 4 pm. Some Sundays – call to confirm before visiting us on a Sunday 760-723-1330 Closed on Monday.
105 North Main Ave Fallbrook, CA 92028 – Telephone: 760-723-1330
For additional information on the Remembering 9/11 exhibit, please contact Anita Kimzey, Event Curator, at a.kimzey@sbcglobal.net or call 760-731-0277 or 714-222-2462
Sponsors received “Community Spirit” awards from Senator Joel Anderson’s Office : Nicolas Pena, Intern, Senator Joel Anderson’s Office, Phyllis Sweeney, Fallbrook Winery Bob Hillery, CR Properties Linda Stewart, Shared piece from the Pentagon (Her husband was at Pentagon on 9-11) Noreen Ring, Director, Brandon Gallery, Meredith Gordon, Fallbrook Propane Gas Company (Major Sponsor) Manny Ortega, Fallbrook Senior Center,Lamees Sharif, intern.
