Friday, August 22, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, August 23, 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, August 24, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Photo credit: JHarris Photography
2025 Midwest Salute to the Arts – Award Winners Announced!
✨ Best of Show
Gaucha Berlin – Photography
🎨 Best of Category
Clay – Veronica Sandercock
Drawing/Printmaking – Seth LaGrange
Fine Craft – Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang
Glass – Regina Santarelli
Jewelry – Jon & Mary Lee
Mixed Media – Diane Lawrence
Painting – Tatyana & Steven Robberts
Photography – Joshua Steele
Sculpture – Mark Dietzel
Wood – Larry & Karen Shafer
🏅 Award of Excellence
Sculpture – Luwanika Mlera
Painting – Fred Schollmeyer
Jewelry – George Sharos, Allison Norfleet Bruenger
Drawing/Printmaking – Paul Punzo, Joseph Bodus
Fine Craft – Willa Campbell & Megan Fox
Mixed Media – Emily Cross
Photography – B. Eugene Bauer
🎖️ Special Awards
Arts Council Choice: “Colorful Cowboy Boots” – Scott Sternberg
Uncommon Collaboration: An Exploration of Contemporary Sculpture Exhibit
People’s Choice: “The Observatory” – Jasmine Raskas & Justin Cleveland
Mayor’s Choice: “Whiskey” – Brenda Hopkins
Thank you to all the artists, volunteers, and attendees who made this year unforgettable!
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