CraftHouston 2003: National merit award winner

ellen abbott · Post by **ellen abbott** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:00 am

I'm sure this will come as no surprise to anyone who knows Catharine Newell's work...she won one of the three $1000 Merit Awards for her 'Glimpses of Mr. Hidcote' at the show.

I got bubkis. No sour grapes, I'm pleased to have a piece in the show.

E

Jackie Beckman · Post by **Jackie Beckman** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:09 am

Way to go Catharine!!! Well deserved - that's an amazing piece - good for you!

Lani McGregor · Post by **Lani McGregor** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:27 am

We all KNEW you'd get it, Catharine! Congratulations, a giant step forward for kiln glass. Thank you!

Jody Walker · Post by **Jody Walker** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 7:37 pm

YEH! Catharine! How absolutely fabulous! And Ditto Lani - we need alot more awards in the fused glass field. Keep leading us!

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 8:58 pm

Congrats Catherine. Also your show at Foster/White is top notch as I can't say enough nice things about it. Your work has improved in leaps and bounds. Sorry I couldn't make it to the opening, but I promise to stop in when I come to Seattle next weekend. I think you've finally arrived...good going!...Doug

Avery Anderson · Post by **Avery Anderson** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 9:54 pm

Congratulations Catherine! I'm thrilled for you and it couldn't be more deserved. Your work is fabulous, just as you are. It was great seeing you at BECon.

Avery

Amy Schleif-Mohr · Post by **Amy Schleif-Mohr** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 10:14 pm

Congratulations Catherine! You work in your new show is GREAT!

Fantastic!
Amy

Barbara Muth · Post by **Barbara Muth** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 9:34 am

Ctharine that's marvelous new. You couldn't deserve it more! Congratulations,

Barbara

Catharine Newell · Post by **Catharine Newell** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 10:17 am

Gee Whiz... How terrific to come to my computer this morning, with coffee in hand, to find all this! Thanks so much, everyone.

It was a terrifically exciting surprise to hear about the Craft Houston Merit Award and I am most grateful to have had my work singled out. The work in the show is of outstanding quality (witness Ellen's piece!) and I'm pleased to be a part of it It's an interesting show... the work will be exhibited at the Ctr. for Contemporary Craft for two months and then travel around the US for one year. Great exposure for everyone!

Thanks also for the comments about the Foster White Show in Seattle. If anyone is interested in seeing that work, the website is: http://www.fosterwhite.com.

Isn't this the most fun you've ever had?!!
Catharine