Posted November 01, 2024
BEST OF SHOW
Van Doan, Ceramics, Dali 13
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
M Kemper, Painting, Degas 15
Joey Chessey, Ceramics, Picasso 2
Robin Lauersdorf, Drawing, Warhol 16-17
Don McWhorter, Ceramics, Renoir 3
Magali Cereghino-Groves, Wood, Degas 5
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Tim Peters, Ceramics, Picasso 16
Erin Curry, Mixed Media, Epstein 4
Molly McGuire, Painting, Degas 1
Steve Palmer, Glass, Picasso 31
Joe Vinson, Printmaking / Graphics, Okeefe 8
AWARD OF HONOR
Loretta Brown, Fiber / Leather, Darby 9
Kim Coy, Jewelry, Lewis 6
Michael Jasinski, Photography, Rockwell 14-15
Layl McDill, Sculpture, Miro 14
Mel Fleck, Printmaking / Graphics, Warhol 15
AWARD OF MERIT
Kreg Yingst, Printmaking / Graphics, Picasso 8
Betsy Giberson, Fiber / Leather, Picasso 21
Paul Jeselskis, Ceramics, Picasso 9
Craig Roderick, Photography, Picasso 1
Susan Gott, Glass, Miro 9
JUDGES AWARD
Debo Groover, Mixed Media, Rodin 21
Galina Kostanda-Lambert, Fiber/Leather, Turner 5
Ceramic artist Van Doan wins Best of Show for 2024. See all the award winners.
WEAR News went Thursday morning to see the setup and find out what it is about this festival that keeps people coming back.
Join us for a presentation Wednesday, October 30, at 6:30pm at Pensacola State College Lamar Lecture Hall.
The 2024 Festival poster is by Michael Meissner, an esteemed artist who has captured the essence of landscapes and wildlife through his captivating works of art.
The Festival could not happen if it were not for the great volunteers who come together each year. Join the fun and get involved!
Check out the lineup of great musical acts that will be performing on this year's Mainstage. There will be something for everyone from bluegrass, Cajun, and blues to jazz and classical.
Sunshine Artist magazine has announced the release of its annual 200 Best. The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is ranked #18 in Fine Art and Design Festivals. Artists were able to cast their votes from February through April for the 200 Best shows list. They could list up to 10 shows they attended in 2023.
This year’s invited artist is Aurelio Jose Diaz Trillo, also known by his artistic name "Buly". He strives to create an inner world relatable to everyone, influenced by cubism, the Andalusian artist has depicted, characters, houses, landscapes ..., and life in a nutshell, being able to do so with his inalienable style.
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