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AND MOUNT DORA ART FESTIVAL WINNERS ARE...

2/9/2016

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 The was so much talent at this year's festival that it made judges decisions more difficult than usual.  Mount Dora Center for the Arts' jury did an excellent job selecting a strong group of talented and difference artists.  The following is the list of winners for 2016:
 
Best of Show $5000 – John Mascoll – Fine Crafts -  Safety Harbor, Florida 

Judges Choice 2D $1500 – Charles Gatewood – Painting - Phenix City, Alabama

Judges Choice 3D $1500 – Julie Jerman-Melka – Jewelry - Calumet, Michigan

Wendy Alderman Award $250 – Layl McDill – Mixed Media 3D – Minneapolis, MN

Awards of Excellence 2D ($500/each):
            1.         Jeff Eckert – Printmaking & Drawing – Tampa, Florida
            2.         Tom Styczynski – Photography – Riverview, Florida
            3.         Bruce Holwerda – Painting – Hoover, Alabama
            4.         Robert Goodlett – Painting – Dunnellon, Florida
            5.         Ning Lee – Painting – Livingston, New Jersey
            6.         Nicola Barsaleau – Printmaking & Drawing – LaCrosse, Florida
            7.         Russell Grace – Photography – Elkhorn, WI
            8.         Bruce Reinfeld – Photography –Philadelphia, PA
            9.         Cali Hobgood – Photography – Urbana, IL
            10.      Kate Carney – Painting – Eustis, Florida
 
Awards of Excellence 3D ($500/each):
            1.         John Whipple – Sculpture – Winter Park, Florida
            2.         Patricia Karnes – Jewelry – Winter Park, Florida
            3.         Jake Ollinger – Clay – Fairhope, ALabama
            4.         Bill Slade – Glass – Jacksonville, Florida
            5.         Timothy Lockwood – Fine Crafts – Fillmore, Ut
            6.         Jim Casey – Sculpture – Clermont, Florida
            7.         Jack Hill – Sculpture – DeLand, Florida
            8.         Frank Strunk – Metalwork - St. Petersburg, Florida
            9.         Darla Ellickson – Jewelry – Decorah, IA
            10.      Linda Bobinger – Sculpture – Kingsland, GA

The Center for the Arts also selected Central Florida  artist Chelsea Smith, as the festival's poster artist for next year.

For more news and events for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, click here
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Above:  2016’s Best of Show Winner, John Mascoll , Fine Crafts from Safety Harbor, Florida
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Above:  Poster artist for next year's festival, Chelsea Smith
1 Comment
James Jac link
5/19/2023 04:43:44 am


It's incredible to hear about the abundance of talent showcased at this year's festival! The fact that the judges had a challenging time making their decisions speaks volumes about the exceptional level of skill and artistry on display. It's truly inspiring to witness such a gathering of talented individuals, each bringing their unique perspectives and creative expressions to the forefront. The competition must have been fierce, but this also highlights the richness and diversity of the artistic community. Let's applaud all the participants for their hard work and dedication, as well as the judges for their difficult task in recognizing and appreciating the exceptional talent. This festival serves as a wonderful platform for artists to shine and for the audience to witness the magic of creativity. Here's to the continued success and growth of this remarkable event!

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