Welcome to the 2026 Midwest Salute to the Arts!

Friday, August 28, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, August 29, 10:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday, August 30, 11:00am – 4:00pm

AND THE 2026 MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS WINNERS ARE…

What an amazing celebration of art, creativity, and community at the 38th Annual Midwest Salute to the Arts!
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 award-winning artists:

🏆 Best of Show
YanFang Inlow

🌟 Best of Category Winners
Clay: Levi Ray
Drawing/Printing (Graphics): Sarah Skiold-Hanlin
Fine Craft: Jon & Debbie Thompson
Jewelry: Allison Norfleet Bruenger
Mixed Media: Emily Cross
Painting: Fred Schollmeyer
Photography: Gaucha Berlin
Sculpture: Aron Kapenbeza
Wood: Mark Waniger

⭐ Award of Excellence Winners
Drawing/Printing (Graphics): Joseph Bodus
Jewelry (Precious Metals): Debra Bet
Fine Craft: Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang
Fine Craft: Yulia & Ari Wolf
Mixed Media: Lee Galusha
Wood: Robert Asselmeier
Clay: Tony Treadway
Clay: Veronica Sandercock
Painting (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor): Megan Litts

🎖️ Special Award Winners
Arts Council Choice Award: “Little Porcelain Princess Enveloped in Indigo Splendor” Allison Norfleet Bruenger
New Waves of Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
People’s Choice Award: Abraham Mohler, Ballerina

🏛️ Mayor’s Choice Award: Malia Meyer, All Seasons
💜 Nancy Beard Legacy Award: Elizabeth Cooper
💙 Virginia Higgins Witt Legacy Award: Emily Cross

Thank you to all of our talented artists, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and art-loving patrons for making the 38th Annual Midwest Salute to the Arts such a memorable success!

CHECK OUT OUR 2026 ARTISTS!

MEET OUR 2026 SPONSORS!