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Mick Whitcomb wins 2022 Best of Show
Posted November 06, 2022
GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL 2022
FINE ART SHOW AWARDS
BEST OF SHOW
Mick Whitcomb, Sculpture, Picasso Place 1
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
- Leslie Peebles, Printmaking/Graphics, Darby Way 3
- Luis Gutierrez, Ceramics, Warhol 21
- Eric Mort, Glass, Degas Drive 7
- Lydia Randolph, Painting, Turner Trail 7
- Mark & Carol Reynolds, Mixed Media, Picasso Place 21
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
- Matthew Hatala, Wood, Picasso Place 17
- Aaron Hequembourg, Mixed Media, Renoir Road 2
- Robin Lauersdorf, Drawing, Rodin Row 4-5
- Molly Mcguire, Painting, Dali Drive 1
- Tim Peters, Ceramics, Picasso Place 15
AWARD OF HONOR
- Kristin Schillaci, Photography, Warhol 22
- Jon Smith, Painting, Rockwell Drive 12
- Jeri Vitello, Fiber / Leather, Epstein Way 4
- Curtis Whitwam, Painting, Lewis Lane 3
- Brooks Barrow, Sculpture, Lewis Lane 1
AWARD OF MERIT
- Chase Mullen, Painting, Miro Manor 7
- Keith Andry, Painting, Picasso Place 30-31
- Lj Eidolon, Printmaking/Graphics, Degas Drive 4-5
- Jenna Hirt, Jewelry, Turner Trail 10
- Margaret Luttrell, Mixed Media, Dali Drive 13
JUDGES AWARD
- Clay Bush, Fiber / Leather, Degas Drive 11
- Spirit & Samuel Bush, Jewelry, Renoir Road 6
- Geoffrey Harris, Printmaking/Graphics, Warhol 11
- Jonathan Rose, Sculpture, Turner Trail 11
- Sarah Scott, Painting, Rodin Row 6
2023 Emerging Artists Applications Open »
Applications are open for the GGAF Emerging Artists program. This program seeks artists who have limited experience participating in arts festivals to give them guidance in what is involved in being in an arts festival. One artist will be chosen to participate in this year’s festival. GGAF will waive fees for the chosen artist and will provide a mentor to help guide them through the process. Details…
2023 Art Show Applications Now Open »
Art show artist applications are open now. The deadline is May 31. Cash prizes totaling $25,000 will be awarded.
Applications are online now. Apply through
zapplication.org
Mick Whitcomb wins 2022 Best of Show »
Mick Whitcomb wins 2022 Best of Show. See the complete list of Art Show winners.
Lara Sophie Benjamin Interview »
WUWF's Sandra Averhart interviews Lara Sophie Benjamin, the 2022 GGAF Invited International Artist.
Free Concert: Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart »
Join us November 5th, 2022 for Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart! This free concert is presented by the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival to celebrate its 50th year and Foo Foo Fest. Hunter Amphitheater in Pensacola’s Maritime Park.
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival ranked #9 by Sunshine Artist Magazine »
Sunshine Artist magazine has announced the release of its annual 200 Best. The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is ranked #9 in Fine Art and Design Festivals. Artists were able to cast their votes from February through April for the 200 Best shows list. They could list up to 10 shows they attended in 2021.
2021 GGAF Student Art Show Winners »
Angel Dungca won best in show for the High School category. See the complete list of winners.
2021 Artist Awards »
Best of Show goes to Aaron Hequembourg for his Mixed Media works. Find his booth at Renoir 2. See the complete list of award winners…
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