2010 Art Juror – Andy Goettel Meeker Classic International Art Contest             Meeker’s own Andy Goettel will preside over the 2010 Meeker Classic International Art Contest.  Mr. Goettel has been an art instructor for 34 years.  Andy will retire in May 2010 from Meeker High School where he has taught art for much of his career.  During his tenure he has taught students in a myriad of mediums including: drawing, acrylics and oil painting, watercolors, pottery and sculpture, photography, printmaking and computer graphics.               As a professional artist Andy also operates a pottery studio called G3 Pottery & Arts.  The work Mr. Goettel produces is a combination of functional stoneware, raku work and sculptural forms.  His work can be seen and is available for purchase at the Meeker Classic Craft Fair where G3 Pottery & Arts have been quality vendors and part of the Meeker Classic for years.             Mr. Goettel’s credentials are numerous and he most recently won awards in the Glenwood Springs Art Guild Show and the Colorado Art Educators Show.  He has juried many art exhibitions over his career.   Meeker has been home to the Andy, wife Susan and daughter, Gabrielle for fifteen years.             The Meeker Classic is privileged to have such a qualified local art critic, instructor, and professional artist serve as this year’s Art Juror.  He previously presided over the Meeker Classic Art Show in 2007.   Don’t miss the “unveiling” of the 2010 International Art Contest Winner and next year’s Meeker Classic poster – Thursday evening, September 9, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The 2010 Art Reception is sponsored by Ladder Canyon Ranch. Art Contest Page