Here are the 24 winners of the 2022 Midwest Salute to the Arts Festival in Fairview Heights
The Midwest Salute to the Arts Festival returned to Moody Park in Fairview Heights last weekend for a schedule filled with art demonstrations, food, live music and more. The 34th annual event took place on Friday, Aug. 26- Sunday, Aug 28. Over 20 artists in nine categories were selected for awards at this year’s festival. Winners were announced Sunday morning.
Below is a list of all the winners:
Mayor’s Choice Award: Mollie Chounard- Painting (oils, acrylics & watercolors)
Arts Council Choice Award: Karen DeGuire- Fine Craft/Wood
Best of Show: Robert Asselmeier- Fine Craft/Wood
Best of Category: Tony Treadway- Clay
Best of Category: Michael Plurad- Drawing/Printmaking (graphics)
Best of Category: Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang- Fine Craft/Wood
Best of Category: Tony & Christy Bodnar- Glass
Best of Category: Jon Lee- Jewelry (precious metals)
Best of Category: Peggy Schuning- Mixed Media
Best of Category: Laura Siadak- Painting (oils, acrylics & watercolors)
Best of Category: Neil Brown- Photography
Best of Category: Gracelynn Tamrak- Sculpture
Award of Excellence: Melanie Mollmack- Glass
Award of Excellence: Virginia Witt- Mixed Media
Award of Excellence: George Sharos- Jewelry (precious metals)
Award of Excellence: Allison Norfleet Bruenger- Jewelry (precious metals)
Award of Excellence: Sharon Aach- Mixed Media
Award of Excellence: Douglas Becker- Glass
Award of Excellence: Steven Martin- Fine Craft/Wood
Award of Excellence: Buddy Shaw- Fine Craft/Wood
Award of Excellence: Emily Cross- Fine Craft/Wood
Award of Excellence: Mollie Chounard- Painting (oils, acrylics & watercolors)
Award of Excellence: James Ryan Davis- Fine Craft/Wood
This story was originally published August 29, 2022 at 7:00 AM.
