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Adventist Health Tillamook announces the winners of the 2025 Art for the Heart exhibition, a community-driven event celebrating creativity and well-being through art. The exhibition, open through February 28 at the North County Recreation District (NCRD) Gallery, showcases diverse works from local artists of all ages. This year’s winners, selected by a panel of judges and community votes at the reception event on Sunday, February 2, 2025, include:
• 1st Place: Connie Vincent, Bosch: U.S. Fancy, $500 prize
• 2nd Place: Hannah Hood, Piers End Version 1 – Perspective, $250 prize
• 3rd Place: Lisa Miska, Evard, The Sunset Bull, $175 prize
• Youth Award: Kayla Bakker, Fish, $150 prize
• People’s Choice Award: Jack Ryser, Shimmer, $250 prize
Each of these outstanding works reflects the depth of talent and artistic vision within our community. The exhibition remains open for public viewing during NCRD business hours, offering visitors the chance to experience art that inspires, uplifts and connects us to the importance of heart health and well-being.
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible artists and their contributions to this meaningful event,” said Gina Seufert, Physician and Clinic Services Executive and Privacy Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook. “Art for the Heart is a testament to the power of creativity in fostering health and community spirit.”
Community members are encouraged to visit the exhibition before it closes on February 28 to explore the artwork and support local artists. Many works are available for purchase benefiting NCRD and each artist. For more information about NCRD business hours and inclement weather announcements visit: ncrd.org
• 1st Place: Connie Vincent, Bosch: U.S. Fancy, $500 prize
• 2nd Place: Hannah Hood, Piers End Version 1 – Perspective, $250 prize
• 3rd Place: Lisa Miska, Evard, The Sunset Bull, $175 prize
• Youth Award: Kayla Bakker, Fish, $150 prize
• People’s Choice Award: Jack Ryser, Shimmer, $250 prize
Each of these outstanding works reflects the depth of talent and artistic vision within our community. The exhibition remains open for public viewing during NCRD business hours, offering visitors the chance to experience art that inspires, uplifts and connects us to the importance of heart health and well-being.
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible artists and their contributions to this meaningful event,” said Gina Seufert, Physician and Clinic Services Executive and Privacy Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook. “Art for the Heart is a testament to the power of creativity in fostering health and community spirit.”
Community members are encouraged to visit the exhibition before it closes on February 28 to explore the artwork and support local artists. Many works are available for purchase benefiting NCRD and each artist. For more information about NCRD business hours and inclement weather announcements visit: ncrd.org
Shown in image, top left,1st Place: Connie Vincent, Bosch: U.S. Fancy, top middle, 2nd Place: Hannah Hood, Piers End Version 1 – Perspective, top right, 3rd Place: Lisa Miska, Evard, The Sunset Bull, bottom left, Youth Award: Kayla Bakker, Fish and bottom right, People’s Choice Award: Jack Ryser, Shimmer
