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2026 Fine Art Show Awards
Posted November 07, 2026
BEST OF SHOW
Janet Campbell Bradley, Mixed Media, Lewis 12
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
C.W. Banfield, Photography, Rockwell 1-2
Matthew Hatala, Wood, Dali 8
Suzanne Seiler, Mixed Media, Picasso 19-20
Steve Uren, Wood, Picasso 23-24
Curtis Whitwam, Painting, Rodin 8
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Amy Bridewell, Jewelry, Lewis 5
Laura Gutzwiller, Fiber/Leather, Picasso 6
Kana Handel, Mixed Media, Rodin 20
Jessica Joy, Fiber/Leather, Epstein 1
Tim Peters, Ceramics, Picasso 16
AWARD OF HONOR
Lisa Keys, Mixed Media, Turner 17
Fang Ling Lee, Drawing, Lewis 4
Suhame Miralles Cantero, Painting, Lewis 6
SJ Pittman, Sculpture, Miro 11
David Sandidge, Glass, Rodin 2
AWARD OF MERIT
Sarah Cantor, Mixed Media, Turner 18
Eric Mort, Glass, Degas 7
Kristin Schillaci, Photography, Rodin 12
Molly Strader, Jewelry, Dali 14
Kreg Yingst, Print/Graphics, Picasso 8
JUDGES' AWARD
Don David, Jewelry, Turner 20
Rickie Higgins, Mixed Media, Turner 12
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