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Printmaking Alum Receives Regional Award
May 16, 2016
Adam Dahlstrom (1998 alumnus), was awarded the 3rd prize cash award at the 2016 Michigan Regional art exhibition, the 88th edition of Muskegon's Museum of Art regional show. The show was juried by Tom Lundberg, professor of Art at Colorado State University. For his accomplishment, Adam received a cash prize of US$750.00.
According to the Museum's press release, "the MMA’s annual, juried regional show is the longest-established regional art exhibition in Michigan and is known for its competitive nature and for its professional presentation. Entry is open to amateur and professional artists throughout Michigan. This year, 374 artists from across the state registered 699 artwork entries for the juror to select from for the exhibition. Guest juror Tom Lundberg chose 144 works by 123 of the artists to appear in the show. This selection of artwork—varying widely in media, theme, and style—will fill the MMA’s Walker Galleries through August 3, 2016."
Dahlstrom currently resides in Grand Haven, MI. His work, a mixed media piece titled Where I’m At, was completed in 2016. The artist is renowned in the region for his mixed media pieces. You can see more of his work on his website https://adamdahlstrom.com/ .
The exhibition is located at the Muskegon Museum of Art and is open through August 3rd. The MMR is located at 296 W. Webster Ave. in downtown Muskegon. For more information, you can call the number 231-720-2571 or visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.