KELSEYVILLE – Jack Ballance’s painting, “Spring Farm, Lake County,” took the first place in the Nature Art contest show-cased at the Lake County Land Trust Spring Dinner at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro on May 11.

Also awarded were Lyle Madeson, photography; Renee Geare; Meredith Gambrell; Carmen Patterson; and Jacqueline Farley.

Many thanks to Gail Salituri, Tom Gilliam and Barbara LaVasseur for helping to organize and judge the art show.

The artwork presented at the annual Spring Dinner and Art Show is donated by local artists and very much appreciated.

The Lake County Land Trust was honored with many entries and thanks all of the artists who participated.