A BIG round of applause to all who participated!
We really want to thank all of our artists for showing their art this year! Its so exciting to see the various styles that are presented and learn from the artists what inspires them the most when they are creating their artwork! So thank you for all that you do, and for trusting us to put your art on display!
Below are this years Arts Fest 2023 winners and the sponsors who donated these wonderful awards!
The Kathy (Parnello) Metzger Memorial Award, Nancy Hansen, "Ducks Aglow"
$200 Donated by Dana and Ankie Parnello
The cash award to Nancy Hansen, a local Maple Valley artist, celebrates Dana Parnello's late sister, Kathy Metzger Parnello, who cultivated her latent artistry later in life. As she traveled and fell in love with the Tuscan countryside, she began to put brush to canvas at home and abroad. Viewers of her works experience the same sense of peace, tranquility and beauty as found in her presence. Kathy would encourage everyone to pursue their passion with vigot, no matter how late in life they discover it.
Juror's Choice
$100 Donated by Flynn Development
Artist, Kathleen Fruge Brown, "Afternoon Sun"
Juror's Choice
$100 Donated by Flynn Development
Artist, Sharon Bethune, "Shipwreck"
Juror's Choice
$50 Donated by Jim Flynn
Artist, Samantha Goheen, "Rooted in Solid Rock"
Juror's Choice
$75 Donated by Voice in the Valley
Artist, Sharon Bethune, "Rolling Hills"
MVCAC President's Award
$100 - Artist, Darlene Dihel, "DreamCollage"
MVCAC / 4Culture Award
$50 - Artist, Carrie Whitehouse, "Boop the Snoot, Guinea Pig"
Friend of MVCAC Award
$100 Anonymous Donation
Artist, Chloe Riedel, "Growing Buddies"
Peoples Choice Award
Artist, Ashley Ashbeck
-Lion of Judah (black and white painting of a male lion)
-Redemption (black and white painting of a rearing horse)