SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Bridges is pleased to announce that one of their artists, Amanda Baillargeon, was the winner of the “Voice! 9,” which is a juried art show sponsored by The Arc Otsego. In its 9th year, the exhibition celebrates the creative voices of artists with intellectual and other developmental disabilities from across New York State. Voice! 9 featured 73 works of art created by 60 artists throughout 18 counties in N.Y. Twelve awards, totaling $1,400 in prize money, were announced at the opening reception on July 12 at the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, SUNY Oneonta. Amanda Baillargeon won 1st place for her watercolor painting “The Wait” and received a $300 prize. Her painting sold during the opening reception for $125. Amanda participates in Saratoga Bridges’ Creative Endeavors Art Center located at 49 Front Street in Ballston Spa.
