2011 Columbus Arts Festival Award Winners

The Columbus Arts Festival presented 11 artist awards at the artist award breakfast. Award winners were chosen by an on-site panel of local arts experts. All award winners, in addition to receiving a cash prize, were invited to participate in the 2012 Festival.  The 2012 Artist Award Winners will be announced and posted here on Saturday, June 2.

Best in Show

Aaron Hequembourg of Monticello, GA - 2D Mixed Media

Juror's Choice, 2-Dimensional

Benjamin Frey of Buena Vista, VA - Drawing & Pastels

James Nemnich of Indiatlantic, FL -  Drawing & Pastels

Mikel Robinson of Durham, NC - 2D Mixed Media

Juror's Choice, 3-Dimensional

Janine DeCresenzo of Philadelphia, PA - Jewelry

Nicario Jimenez of Naples, FL - 3D Mixed Media

Tiffany Ownbey of Rutherfordton, NC - Sculpture

Merit Award

Melissa Finelli of Boston, MA - Jewelry

Doug Spalding of Royal Oak, MI - Clay

Flora Zarate of Naples, FL - Fiber

Best Presentation

Patrick Dragon of Marquette, MI -  Clay

Best Emerging Artist

Lindsay Rodgers of Columbus, OH