J.Lynn Kelly of Hurst, Texas, was recently announced as the winner of the 5th Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition. Prior to his career as a professional artist, Kelly spent 30 years in the printing business. His skills are mostly self-taught and just recently Kelly decided to attend Texas Christian University to work towards an art degree. He plans to graduate in 2013.
Kelly’s winning work, “Downtown Playground,” which offers the artist’s artistic vision of the Dallas Arts District, was unveiled in its larger-than-life format during an afternoon ceremony at The Catholic Foundation Plaza in the Arts District, earlier this month.
Several judges from The Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition join the winning artist, J. Lynn Kelly, in front of his artwork, “Downtown Playground,” now on display in the Dallas Arts District. Kelly is the fifth winner of the annual competition, and his art will be on display for a full year. Pictured from left: Gary Skotnicki of Architexas, the architectural firm and designer of The Catholic Foundation Plaza; Patricia Meadows, Art Connections; Katherine Wagner, CEO of the Business Council for the Arts; winning artist J. Lynn Kelly; Cindy Gummer, owner of The Enchanted Galleries; and David Zvanut, 2009 competition winner.
Veletta Lill delivered remarks on The Catholic Foundation’s contributions and the addition of Kelly’s work to the Arts District during the event. Bishop Mark J. Seitz also attended the event along with competition judges Cindy M. Gummer, owner of the Enchanted galleries; Patricia Meadows, owner of Art Connections; and Katherine Wagner, CEO of the Business Council for the Arts.