It was a tough job, but voters and a guest juror chose their favorite pieces in the 2025 SOCKS (Save Our Cats and Kittens) Meowsterpieces Art Show and Competition.
Juror’s Choice
Picked by our Guest Juror J. Wren Supak, Director and Curator of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries
Adult
First Place – “Chromatic Cats” by Sara Bess
Second Place – “Danny,” “Kitty Glitter” and “Family Portraits” by Keegan Spera
Third Place – “Paws and Reflect” and “Driftwood and Whiskers” by Courtney Shenar
Honorable Mention
“Blue Eyes” by Lane O. Barker
“Regal,” “Frazzle Dazzle” and “Queen” by Sara Dowd
“Cat Hijinks,” “Brothers” and “Best Friends” by Emberheartbeat
“Adventures of Scuba Cat,” “Tinned Catfish” and “The Sturgeon and the Butterfly” by Samantha Hanson
“Scarlet Ribbon for Rosie,” “Mon Repos” and “Tranquility on a Rainy Afternoon” by Tuny Jennings
“For the Love of SOCKS,” “Cattails and Whiskers” and “Hunting Fun-gi” by Diana MacCargar
“Bon Bon, A SOCKS Cat” by Kelly Russell
Youth
First Place (tie) “Summertime Cat,” “Scooter Cat” and “Floating Away” by Rylee Miller/ “Butterflies” by Raina Applegate
Second Place – “Toothless” by Brock Phillips
Third Place – “Yoga Kittie Swan Pose” by Evelyn Rose Phillips
People’s Choice
Picked by public online voting
Adult
First Place – “Golden Eyes” by Jenny Wind
Second Place – “Clowning Around” by Lee Ann Palmer
Third Place – “Chromatic Cats” by Sara Bess
Teen
“Serene Cat” by Rylin Moyer
Youth
First Place – “In Memory of Talie” by Brock Phillips
Second Place – “Dian the Tiger” by Evellyn Phillips
Third Place – “Cat and Fish” by James Applegate
