Altered Esthetics gallery holds group-shows so that multiple artists of all walks can display their perspectives on a given theme. As many of our artists already know, Altered Esthetics has a history of moving offbeat topics into a constructive creative dialogue, providing a venue for a wide range of views expressed in an even wider range of mediums. 'America', Altered Esthetics first juried show, provided such a platform. This particular competition had an additional challenge to the artists: to create and jury for a show while reflecting on each submission as a whole, not solely the message but also the success of the artistic methods used to communicate it. Artists of all views and mediums were encouraged artists to engage in the diverse creative dialogue Altered Esthetics fosters.

America winners
Best In Show: "God Bless The USA ­ Schoharie, NY" - Scott Keidong
Best In Category – Ceramics: "My Mom thinks I’m Beautiful" - Melissa Markowitz
Best In Category – Photography: "American Dream"- Igor Dukic
Best In Category – Mixed Media: "Grade F"- Margaret Gamache
Best In Category – Painting/Illustration: "Revolution - A Call to Arms" - Robin du Plessis
Best In Category – Sculpture: "America's Melting Pot" - Shirl Chouinard
Best In Category – Short Film: "Boiling Point" - Igor Dukic

The America juried group show featured works by the following artists:
Kathryn Browning
Shirl Chouinard
Matt Dahl
Lenora Drowns
Robin du Plessis
Igor Dukic
Aaron D. Eckstein
Amy Espie
Margaret Gamache
Matthew Glacier
STAIN
Cherie Hacker
Hall Jameson
Scott Keidong
Melissa Markowitz
Dan McCormack
Eddie McHugh
Mia Mikel
Janet Morrow
Jami Nix Rahn
Carlton Sturgill