GRANGER — A local artist has won several awards from the American Art Award competition. The awards are given out by 25 galleries across the country. It is the fourth consecutive year that his pieces have won in the competition.

Dean Loucks of Granger had seven of his pieces win in six categories. For more of Loucks’ art, go to www.deanloucksart.com. His gallery, Dean’s Place Fine Art Gallery, is at 918 E. University Drive, Granger.