NCC Members who have earned awards or have shows outside of the club
HUGE kudos to Allison Kalt!!
Besides constantly perfecting her Astrophotography, Allison has been winning big time. PPA put out a call for nominations a few months ago. It was for up and coming photographers under age 30.Douglas nominated Allison, then said that he forgot all about it.
At last months meeting, he asked Allison what’s new. She said that she was notified as one of the 30 winners. She went on to say that a documentary will be made, and she’s going to be the lead interview. She went on to add that somehow, this will lead to her getting paid. Woot Woot!!! Congratulations to Allison!!
PPA put out a call for nominations a few months ago. It was for up and coming photographers under age 30. I nominated Allison, then forgot all about it.
Earlier tonight, I asked Allison what’s new. She said that she was notified as one of the 30 winners. She went on to say that a documentary will be made, and she’s going to be the lead interview. She went on to add that somehow, this will lead to her getting paid.
She was last years winner of the Dark Sky Contest and now is representing the Truckee Arts Alliance for this years Keep it Dark Sky Contest. She can’t enter but wants you to!
Submission deadline: August 12, 2026
Community Reception & Exhibition: October 2, 2026 at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport
Entry limit: Two (2) photographs per person
Entry form: visittruckeetahoe.com/keep-it-dark-contest
Congratulations to the following Club Members for their honors at the Nevada County Fair.
(Sorry that I don’t have the individual winning details)
Jim Bair
Frank Bloksberg
Sandra Boyd
Angela DiCarlo
Steve Difonzo
Anita DuPratt
Ruth Goodin
Monica Hughes
Rae Lerche
Patricia Levitan
Ashley McBrayer
Mike Oitzman
Bill Ososki
Bernadette Sylvester
Ed Sylvester
Kathy Triolo
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Congratulations to James Novaes
James was selected for the Nevada County Art Walk in July. His work was up at Sopa Thai and his wife says “It was a blast!”
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Congratulations! Elany Prusa shares
I got a first place blue ribbon at The Lake Wildwood's annual Art Flair Flair in June.
It was a people's choice award for the photography category for my photo "Springtime on the Slough".
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From John Kitts
I wanted to everyone know my fine art photography is not only selling at 422 Gallery , Grass Valley , but now at North Tahoe Arts in King Beach . Please stop by 422 Gallery and discover fine art film photography. Vintage and contemporary works to see and discuss.
Thanks John Kitts
422 Framing and Gallery
316 Colfax Ave.
Grass Valley, Ca. 95959
602-670-1352
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Congratulations to Anita!
From Anita DuPratt:
I just found out that I have a photo accepted in the
"63rd Stockton Art League National Juried Exhibition at the Haggin Museum" in Stockton.
https://hagginmuseum.org/exhibitions/63rd-stockton-art-league-juried-exhibiton/
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Kathy Triolo’s photo, “Spirit of Freedom” won the prestigious Jurors Award at the PBS/KVIE Art Auction 2026.
