The 2004 rosemaling show and sale:
The 27th Annual Norwegian Rosemaling Show and Sale was held June 23-27, 2004 at the Geneva Lutheran Church, Geneva, IllinoisScroll to view photos of the 2004 show.
The 2004 1st Place Winner, Professional Class, - Catherine Coy
Catherine also received Best of Show.
The 2004 2nd Place Winner, Professional Class, - Lorraine Straw
The 2004 3rd Place Winner, Professional Class, -
Jerry Johnson
The 2004 Honorable Mention winner, Professional Class, - Catherine Coy
The 2004 Honorable Mention winner, Professional Class, - Jean Creel
The 2004 Honorable Mention winner, Professional Class, - Ruth Haller
The 2004 Honorable Mention winner, Professional Class, - Lorraine Straw
The 2004 2nd Place Winner, Advanced Class, -
Hiroko Doi
The 2004 Honorable Mention winner, Advanced Class, - Judy Falc
The 2004 Honorable Mention winner, Advanced Class, - Kazuko Horimoto
The 2004 1st Place Winner, Intermediate Class, -
Hiroko Sasaki
The 2004 2nd Place Winner, Intermediate Class, - Hideko Yoshimori
The 2004 3rd Place Winner, Intermediate Class, -
Holly Green
The 2004 1st Place Winner, Beginner Class, -
Toshi Kani
The 2004 2nd Place Winner, Beginner Class, -
Toshi Kani
The 2004 3rd Place Winner, Beginner Class, and People's Choice Award Winner - Miharu Kirihara
The 2004 Honorable Mention Winner, Beginner Class, - Yayoi Hasegawa
The 2004 1st Place Winner, Golden Agers Class, - Alberta Murray
The 2004 2nd Place Winner, Golden Agers Class, -
Alice Saetveit
The 2004 3rd Place Winner, Golden Agers Class, - Diane Olson
The 2004 Honorable Mention, Golden Agers Class, - Lillemor Wennes
It was an outstanding show featuring Norwegian rosemaling. On opening day Gold Medallist Joanne MacVey was present to autograph copies of her new book "Rosemaling Heirlooms of Tomorrow" . This year the Show had a beautiul "new" look. Rosemaling demonstrations were given both indoors and out on the corner of Third and Franklin. A BarneLekeplass children's play space was a new feature as well.
INRA members entered their painted items into competition. Competition categories were: Professional, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner and Golden Agers. Gold Medallists* Jean Giese and Irene Lamont judged the competition, and ribbons were awarded to the show winners.
*those who have entered their own painted items into the Nation-wide Rosemaling Competition held in Decorah, Iowa, and have won a total of 8 points to earn a Gold Medal.
In addition to the competition pieces, rosemaled objects as large as tables and cupboards and as small as Christmas ornaments were beautifully displayed and available for purchase. 100s of rosemaled items were sold. Included in the sale were items painted by beginners through professional painters.
Other Show and Sale features were: the raffle of a large plate rosemaled by Nancy Schmidt, Husfliden , and a coffee shop, Kaffekos , where tasty, home-made Norwegian bakery items were enjoyed.
Eager crowds came to view the beautiful rosemaling and purchase "For Sale" items'
On opening day Joanne MacVey (right) signed her book.
A charming display featured the rosemaling and costumes of Norway.
The "showroom" had a new look.
Hundreds of attractively displayed rosemaled items were "For Sale".
The outdoor demonstrations drew crowds who were then directed into the competition and sales area.
Husfliden also had a "new-look".
Customers purchased items at the cashiers' tables.
Closeup of Catherine Coy's Blue Ribbon winning item.
Closeup of Miharu's winning item. 
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