East Hampton - The Retreat, the only non-profit domestic violence agency serving the East End of Long Island is pleased to announce the top 25 artists that will be featured in a group show opening on April 30 and running through May 7, 2011.

The Retreat has expressed their gratitude to the Jurors for their time and energy that will directly benefit the women and children they serve.

 • Arlene Bujese - Former educator and artist. Now an art dealer and independent curator, currently serving as curator in residence for the Southampton Cultural Center.
 • Bruce Helander - Artist whose work is in 60 museum collections, an art critic, and author. He was the provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs of Rhode Island School of Design. He has juried over 60 exhibitions.

The two jurors had their work cut out for them in picking the top 25 entries, with 311 entries to look through. The jurors' truly enjoyed seeing all of the work that was entered into the competition. With 100 percent of the entry fees directly supporting the Retreat, the agency was able to raise over $15,000 which will go directly towards providing services to women and children.

The top 25 entries, as selected by the above jurors, will be shown in a group show opening at 6 p.m. on April 30, 2011 at the Kathryn Markel Fine Arts Gallery in Bridgehampton. The "Best in Show" of the group show will receive a Solo Exhibition at the gallery at a date to be determined within one year of winning.

The 25 artists that were selected are from all over – as far as Sweden, Washington State, to as close as Sag Harbor. Congratulations to these 25 artists: Shari Abramson, Betsy Bart, Deb Bronston-Culp, Mary Daunt, Anthony D'Avino, Thomas Denaro, Catherine Eldridge, Glenn Fischer, Ginny Fox, Kristina Gale, Don Haggerty, Maria Havranek, Paula Kelly, Francene Levinson, Donna Levinstone, Jeanette Martone, Robert Mojeski, Patty Niebling, Danielle O'Brien, Elisabet Persson, Stephanie Reit, Nancy Tart, Kenneth Templeton, Anders Villomann, and Lewis Zacks.

The 10 runners-up won't have their artwork displayed at the gallery, but will be available to be viewed on the Retreat's website at www.theretreatinc.org. Congratulations to these 10 individuals: Ann Brandeis, Marjorie Eagen, Barbara Hadden, Maria Havranek, Barbara Hyman, Terry Lewis, William Pagano, Gail Postal, Doug Reina and William Wray.