April 26. Two Cornelius artists are among the standouts in the Mooresville Arts 46th Anniversary SpringFest art show which features 70 artists more than 120 entries.

Helen Langhorne won a Judge’s Choice award for her piece, Catch of the Day, while Amy Pennell-Myers won First Place for Hip Hop Rhapsody. Both artists live in Cornelius.

Catch of the Day by Helen Langhorne

Judge Deb Koo said she was excited to see a variety of media, subject matter, styles and sizes. “I was humbled by the talent I saw, and I feel I need to go to my studio and work harder,” she said.

SpringFest is open at the Mooresville Arts Gallery now through May 30.

Address: 103 w. Center Ave., Mooresville

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday noon to 4 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.

In May the gallery will be open Tuesday-Saturday noon to 4 pm.

Hip Hop Rhapsody by Amy Pennell-Myers

Winners:
1st Place Award: Hip Hop Rhapsody by Amy Pennell-Myers, Oil (Cornelius)
2nd Place Award: Gold Flowers by Elizabeth Delatorre, Sculptural Paint (Mooresville)
3rd Place Award: An Open Shutter by Patricia McCabe, Oil (Denver)
Judge’s Choice Award: Monique’s Ducks by Beth Taft, Oil (Concord)
Judge’s Choice Award: Arles Revisited by Carleen Davis, Acrylic (Huntersville)
Judge’s Choice Award: Catch of the Day by Helen Langhorne (Cornelius)
Judge’s Choice Award: Windy Day by Leena Rosentreter, Graphite (Mooresville)
Judge’s Choice Award: Autumn Sunburst by Cecilia Borders, Pastels (Mooresville)