Incirlik artists have artwork chosen for AF showcase Published Dec. 28, 2006 By Senior Airman Tim Beckham 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Eight Team Incirlik members proved they had an eye for the arts when their artwork was chosen from hundreds to be showcased Air Force wide. "On November 7 at the Consolidated Club, the Arts and Crafts Center sponsored a base-wide photo and arts and crafts showcase," said Laurel Edgar, Arts and Crafts Center director. "There were 73 outstanding entries that were showcased to the base community." After the base got a sneak peak, the artwork was sent to compete at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe level. "Over 200 attended the viewing and were amazed at the talent represented by our community," said Mrs. Edgar. "All 73 entries were then sent to USAFE to compete for submission in the Air Force-wide virtual arts and crafts gallery." Team Incirlik represented the base well grabbing a fifth of the available showcase slots. "Of the almost 300 entries submitted to USAFE only 50 overall were chosen to be submitted to the Air Force showcase and Incirlik had an amazing 10 entries chosen for submission," said Mrs. Edgar. Mrs. Edgar thanked base members for making this year's gallery a huge success. "Our congratulations to those who were chosen and thanks to all of the talented Airmen and family members that made this year's event a record breaking success," she said. Air Force virtual arts and crafts gallery winners: Photography: -- Dedee Beveridge - family member (two entry winners) -- Mara Marie - Department of Defense Dependent Schools (two entry winners) -- Staff Sgt. Edward Albietz - 39th Civil Engineer Squadron -- Jane Slinger - DoDDS -- Hakan Kisacik - 39th CES -- Maj. Kenneth Speidel - 39th Maintenance Squadron Arts and Crafts: -- Maj. Maria Lebron - 39th Medical Group -- Shannon Kollat - family member