89TH REGIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART & CRAFT
June 21–September 7, 2025
The 89th annual Regional Exhibition, is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. This tradition at the Fitchburg Art Museum spotlights the artists and crafters of our region by providing a museum environment for their work and connecting them with fellow creators, patrons, and art enthusiasts.
We are also excited to announce the prize winners of the 89th Annual Regional Exhibition. Congratulations to all our winners and all those whose work was selected for the exhibition!
WINNERS
First Prize
James Dye, The Beast at Bay in the Garden of Appetites
Second Prize
Mark Lore, Return to the Earth
Third Prize
Patricia Schappler, A Still Life
Craft Prize
Daniela Wenzel, January’s DNA
Sculpture Prize
Bayda Asbridge, Dead Olive Tree
Voitto Jarvi Watercolor Prize
Kathleen Phelps, Friendship Maine
Saara Parker Painting Prize
Sehr Jalal, The Weight of your Absence becomes Heavy with Time
Stephen Jareckie Photography Prize
Heather Hacker, Knight Fall
Student Prize
Aliiyah Cole, Once Upon A False Reality
Peter McCollum (Staff Pick) Prize
Aleksander Betko, Five Minutes Alone
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Merill Comeau, Archive of Specimens
Prajakta Badri, The Wedding
Steven Bogart, Protest Ballerina
Ralph Ferro, Jug Band Jubilee
The First Prize winner will have a solo exhibition alongside the 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft in 2026!
To acknowledge the many extraordinary artists and crafters of our region, our juror will offer a number of cash awards generously sponsored by Mike Shea and Toni Wilcox.
Images Above: 89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft photos by Sarah Harper
JURYING
We would like to specially thank this year’s juror, Bob Dilworth! Bob Dilworth is an artist and educator. FAM recently presented a solo exhibition of Dilworth’s work, Bob Dilworth: When I Remembered Home, and Dilworth’s work can be found in our collection. Central to Dilworth’s practice is the celebration of the places and people he loves. From painting to quilting, Dilworth consistently tries new techniques and incorporates new materials into his work.
Born and raised in Lawrenceville, Virginia, Dilworth first came to New England as a student at the Rhode Island School of Design. After earning his MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dilworth returned to Providence where he continues to live and work today. A lifelong educator, Dilworth taught at the University of Rhode Island for over thirty years and continues to be a cherished member of the Providence art community.
Images Above: 89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft photos by Sarah Harper
Thumbnail Image: 89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft photo by Sarah Harper
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, payment, or special circumstances, please email museum staff at regionalshow@fitchburgartmuseum.org
