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.

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