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RACHELLE BURKETT: A SPECIAL GIFTRachelle Burkett is a talented artist, who is dedicated to using her talent to help others. She is involved in numerous fundraising promotions for worthy organizations. She also is spearheading a movement in the art world, using her own track record of fundraising promotions, to convince other artist and art organizations to focus their efforts to help others. An international award winning artist who's been recognized among the "2000 Outstanding Women of the 20th Century", Cambridge, England The winner of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, American Heritage Competition & Constitution Week Competition, International/National Best in Show, 1st Place watercolor for multiple years. The National and International Olympic Committees (for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta) "Sports in Action" series Who's Who Among American Women, 21st Edition, 1999/2000, 22nd Edition 2000/2001 , Southern Adventist University- A.J. Daniel's Building, mural, Cleveland/Bradley County Chamber of Commerce - commission membership plaques 2000 Regional History Museum - Quilt commemorative painting, 1999 Crohn's & Colitis Association of America, "Sports in Action" Fundraising Promotion, 1997-99, St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, Artist's Conception- new facility, 1999 Awarded Series of 3 Originals - 1989, Who's Who in America, South - southwest Region, 22 Edition, 1989-90. Artist of Tennessee, Cover -1990 National League American Pen Women, Best of Show, 1st place watercolor, 1st place Drawing, Georgia Show, 1st Place watercolor, Award of Excellence, 1st Place Graphics " Rays of Faith" presented to Pope John Paul, The Vatican, Rome, Italy by Bishop Joseph Kurtz - May 18, 2000 Tennessee Watercolor Society - Artist Plaque, Southeastern Wildlife Art Competition, Tennessee Artist Association, Artist Choice Award, 1st Place Watercolor, 1st Place Graphics, Best in Show, Georgia Duck Stamp, Daughters of the American Revolution, Cover - DAR - American Heritage Book Cover, DAR magazine cover, TSDAR Quilt commemorative and numerous other awards Profile by Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of AmericaIf anyone knows that life can take unexpected twists
and turns, it's Rachelle Burkett. The talented artist, who
is donating proceeds from her award-winning "Sports in Action"
print series to CCFA, has experienced a dizzying array of
ups and downs since 1990. "What kept me going through the
worst times," the Cleveland, TN resident says, "was my belief
that my art is a special gift that was given to me for a
purpose." Local Art Lover Makes Her Own History - Bryan Chambers - Bradley News Weekly 4/19/00 She's done it again! Loose the dove, and sound the trumpets! In an unprecedented, stunning victory, Rachelle Burkett has once more brought home the gold ribbon, the grand prize, the brass key, the banana cre˘me pie! You guessed it! That's right, folks, she's brought home her forth national award in three years! Burkett, a multitalented mega - star in the Cleveland art scene, just can't stay out of the national spotlight. She recently won "Best in Show" and 1st Place in Watercolor in the American Heritage International competition, sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Last year, Burkett won two 1st Place awards, and won 2nd place in 1998 in national shows. The captivating theme for this year's American Heritage competition was "Women's Unity of Spirit, Unity of Purpose for Home and Family." And, boy did Burkett nail it! Her winning painting, "Daydreams, Memories and Ancestors," centers on the figures of a mother and her newborn daughter, surrounded by scenes depicting women taking an active role in American home life by cooking, cleaning, sewing and churning butter. The Tennessee State convention of the DAR, held on March 10th - 12th, recently honored Burkett, and the Continental Congress in Washington, DC, will honor her on April 15th - 21st. She will also attend the American Heritage Round Table, and receive her award on Wednesday, April 19th. As if that isn't enough, this plucky gal will represent the Moccasin Bend Chapter of the DAR at their 4 - day state convention, and their week-long national convention! If everyone were as talented and insightful as Rachelle Burkett was, the world would be a better place.
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