Congratulations to Monika Thorpe!!



Award-Winning Photographer Monika Thorpe



Well, she did it!  Monika Thorpe

(www.monikathorpe.com) took home an Honorable Mention in the 3rd Annual Evolving Artists Exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center.  She was one of 9 of the 35 artists representing various art media to snag an award that evening.  Her amazing photo - "Burnham Bridge" - was one of the three entries she had in the show.  The winner was taken during a photo meetup we had back in November 2010 at the Graceland Cemetery in Chicago.

The event itself was a great time.  There were photographs, paintings, mixed media and more from the 35 artists represented.  And it was well attended too!  Among the attendees were Monika, her husband Alex Thorpe, Monika's parents and other family members.  Also, there were those of us from the Chicagoland and Northeastern Illinois Photo Meetup Group that were in attendance, including me, my lovely wife Tricia Ransom, Jonathan Lurie and his wife Pam, Anna Trivino, Mark Sliozis and his wife Danielle, and Duane Rapp.  Couldn't ask for a better night enjoying the wine, music, art, great conversation, and above it all, watching one of our own snagging that award!

Once again, congratulations to Monika Thorpe on doing so well in the competition, and believe me, the competition was stiff!  Make sure you visit her website and enjoy more of her amazing work.  We're lucky to have her in our group!

Monika Receiving Her Award





Monika Working the Room!



 

Monika, Mark, Alex, Danielle and Jonathan