WINTERFEST EVENT WRAP-UP BY THE VILLAGE MAGAZINE
AWARD WINNERS
Winners for in the
Children’s “Young at Art” were
judged by local artist Linda Molto:
IN THE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL CATEGORY:
Best of Show-Jessie
Zhuo, age 10, Bashaw Elementary
2nd Place-Inga
Gluszak, Kindergarten from Gullet Elementary
3rd Place-Victor
Lopez, age 11, Bashaw Elementary
Honorable
Mention-Camrinn Corkins, Grade 4, Sea Breeze Elementary
Honorable
Mention-Mario Silva-Grade 5, Samoset Elementary
IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
AGE CATEGORY:
Best of Show-Dylon
McCranie grade 6 from Tara Elementary
2nd Place-Catriona
Barr, age 12, Manatee School for the Arts
3rd Place-Elizabeth
Finnerty, age 13, Manatee School for the Arts
Honorable
Mention-Gabrielle Cornelius, age 12, Manatee School for the Arts
All the winners were given an art packet from
Keeton's Office & Art Supply.
Budding young artists at the "Young At Art" booth. |
The Winners in the Adults Category
Judging for Winterfest
2013 was by Sarasota artist, Rhonda Gushee and cash prizes were awarded. The Best of Show won $1,000, Awards of
Distinction (4) $250, and Awards of Merit (5) $100.
Best of Show: Contave Casseus-Mixed Media
Awards of Distinction:
Karin Villaroman-Clay/Pottery
Robin Zimmerman-Fiber/Paper
Ward & Sandy Siegler-Jewelry
Jack & AJ Ferrell-Mixed Media
Awards of Merit: Elizabeth Haughton-Jewelry
Robert Johnson-Oils/Acrylics
Sara Aune-Jewelry
Richard Wise-Photography
Barbara Swift-Jewelry
Barbara Swift-Jewelry
PHOTO GALLERY
Despite the weather on Sunday, there was still a good crowd. |
The raffle prizes donated by the artists help fund the Youth and Adult Scholarship Program. |
Art League President Christine Galanopoulos with two budding artists at the "Young At Art" tent. |
The Gumbo Boogie Band wrapped things up on stage. |