VIDEO: Renton Annual Art Show Opening Night

Local artists, collectors and supporters usher in the 51st Renton Annual Art Show on Thursday evening at the with a preview party and live music by Uptown Lowdown Swing. The show is part of the 26th Annual Celebration and is open through Sunday, July 24.

, the first coordinator for Renton River Days, presented the 'main show,' 'little gallery' and 'student show' awards along with Vicki Faull, art show chair.

"When you're my age, 51 seems pretty young," Baker said of the show's longevity, which she attributes to tireless volunteer support. "But when you're young, like these student artists, 51 seems pretty old," she said before presenting the student show awards. Instead of cash prizes, the budding artists received art supplies.

The art show will continue at the Renton Community Center at 1715 Maple Valley Highway through the weekend, July 22-23 from 10a.m.-6p.m. and July 24 from noon-5p.m.

Main Show Awards:

Laurie Brown "Nick Knack"

Louis Anderson "Flowers in a Cool Tone"

Joey Katzer "Some People"

Karen Jimenez "Born"

Sheila Newman "The White Farm"

Adrienne Alford "Alone"

Orenda Ayashe "I am Sand"

Gail Yampol "Tuscany Light"

Richard Jahn "Harrington Condos Fire"

Julie Eggers "Wheel"

Little Gallery Awards:

Orenda Ayashe "Gitana's Laundry"

Tis Huberth "Pieces of Yesterday"

David Jayne "Sunset in Cascades 1"

Mary Schossow-Schumaker "Earthly Treasures"

Vicki Lewis "Tibetan Monk w/ Watercan"

Catherine Kale-Tucker "In Her Blue Bonnet"

Mary Ritchie "Mission Bells"

Sandy Wildermuth "Quote Me"

Student Show Awards:

Tamsyn Lewis, Natasha Lewis, Trey Lewis, Michelle Lilly, Kate Lilly, Charlie Jones, Leila Gridley, Kelsea An, McKenna Miner, Haily Berkenkotter, Paige Eggers and Austin Hoben.