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2025 Fine Art Show Awards

Posted November 07, 2025

BEST OF SHOW

Jonah Ballard, Painting, Rodin 15-16

AWARD OF DISTINCTION

Joe Engel, Mixed Media, Lewis 6
Charles Gatewood, Painting, Picasso 24
Matthew Hatala, Wood, Dali 8
Jason & Kim Stoddard, Jewelry, Darby 7
Kemper, Painting, Degas 15

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Zeeshan Ali, Photography, Degas 9
Micheal Paul Cole, Photography, Rockwell 7
Melissa Dominiak, Painting, Picasso 12
Robin Lauersdorf, Drawing, Warhol 16-17
Tanya Leslie, Sculpture, Picasso 22

AWARD OF HONOR

Don  David, Jewelry, Turner 18
Ashton Huffstetler, Painting, Lewis 9
Robin Kittleson, Glass, Warhol 20
Tim Peters, Ceramics, Picasso 17
Haijin Sun, Painting, Turner 14

AWARD OF MERIT

Amanda Bennett, Mixed Media, Miro 12
Margaret Luttrell, Mixed Media, Dali 9
Molly McGuire, Painting, Degas 1
Dale Rogers, Sculpture, Warhol 26-27
Shekina Rudoy, Fiber/Leather, Picasso 28

JUDGES' AWARD

Michelle McDowell Smith, Mixed Media, Picasso 35-36
Richard Wilson, Drawing, Warhol 7-8

 

International Artist Presentation 2025

Posted October 06, 2025

Pensacola State College will host an artist presentation by Shinya Ishida ─ the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Invited International Artist for 2025. Join us for a presentation on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Pensacola State College, Lamar Lecture Hall, Room 1513.

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2025 Festival Poster

Posted August 19, 2025

The 2025 Festival poster is by Sarah Turner, a painter and former graphic designer and art director.

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2025 Volunteers Needed

Posted August 19, 2025

The Festival could not happen if it were not for the great volunteers who come together each year. Join the fun and get involved!

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