Senior Art Show Honors Local Creators

Published on June 11, 2026

Kirkland’s art community came together to kick off the Senior Council’s 16th Annual Art Show on June 5. During the reception, attendees were invited to vote for their favorite artwork in seven different categories. The winners are: 

Best in Show

Margaret Bull, “The Future of Kirkland Is in Our Hands”

Oils and Acrylics

Yasin Merchant, “Lunar Silence,” first place

Kenneth Mays, “Shopping in Hôi An,” second place

Diane Underwood, “A Mountain Is Out,” third place

Pastels and Drawing

Grant Perry, “Miss You Thunder,” first place

Kimberly Smith, “Watermelon Summer,” second place

Kimberly Smith, “Cowboy Boot,” third place

Watercolor

Christine Trewin, “Blueberries,” first place

Kathie Coart, “Special Visitor,” second place (tie)

Kimberly Smith, “Wolf,” second place (tie)

Christine Trewin, “Apples,” third place

Other Media

Chuck Bonin, “Turned Bowl,” first place (tie)

Kim Nakanishi, “Saint,” first place (tie)

Arvind Poothia, “The Celestial Stallion,” second place

Robert Larson, “Casting the Moon,” third place (tie)

Yury Siarhiyenia, “Cranes,” third place (tie)

Photography

Susan Sjaastad, “Wooden Shoes,” first place

Norm Klein, “Monkey Business,” second place (tie)

Norm Klein, “Mansai Chief’s Wife,” second place (tie)

Larey McDaniel, “Twilight of Goliath,” third place (tie)

Richard Dyer, “Innocence & Wonder,” third place (tie)

Quilts

Margaret Bull, “The Future of Kirkland Is in Our Hands,” first place

Margaret Bull, “Gary’s Grand Adventure,” second place

Karen Lynn Maher, “Starburst,” third place

Congratulations to all the winners and participants! Art remains on display until 8 p.m. on June 12 at Merrill Gardens. 

See highlights from the show

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