The 2026 Bedford Arts and Crafts Society’s Regional Art Show and Sale had 53 entries from members and nonmembers.
Sean Hagan, the visual arts program director for kindergarten through 12th grade in the Bedford Public Schools, chose these artists to receive recognition. Congratulations!
Best in Show — Kathy Deflice-Secor for “Triton.”
Outstanding for Composition –– Sylvia Mallory for “Beale Street Blues.”
Outstanding for Originality of Approach — Claire Swanson Anderson for “Busy Bee.”
Outstanding for Work in 2D — Kathy Morse for “Santa Fe Poppies.”
Outstanding for Work in 3D — Barbara Purchia for “Wisteria.”
Honorable Mention for Composition —
- Kathy Deflice-Secor for “Oceanus.”
- Tara Venuti for “Tenryu-ji.”
- Florence Como for “Autumn Reflections.”
Honorable Mention for Originality of Approach —
- Laura Wallace for “-untitled-.”
- Taline Saatjian for “All of Us.”
- Anna Rae Trout for “New Years Eve in Boston 2025.”
Honorable Mention for Work in 2D —
- Holly Waite for “Hidden Dragon-Fish Fountain-Bilmore Estate.”
- Rebecca Titemore for “Light Pink Plumeria.”
- Ellen Hurley for “Stew Pot.”
Honorable Mention for Work in 3D —
- Laura Wallace for “I See You.”
- Barbara Purchia for “Cleo.”
- Sylvia Mallory for “Beale Street Blues.”