Art Prize

Today in class we talked about Art Prize for a little bit and I thought that I would elaborate on it.

Art Prize first started in 2009 and has continued to grow ever since. In 2009 first place is awarded a prize of an astounding $250,000 (decreased to $200,000 in 2012) and decreases to $100,000 (decreased to $75,000 in 2012) for second, $50,000 for third and $7,000 (decreased to $5,000 in 2012) for the rest of the top ten. There are also numerous other specific awards presented as well.

Let me show you all the first place winners for the past couple years

2009

This oil painting is entitled "Open Water no. 24" by Ran Ortner

2010

 This 28ft pencil drawing is entitled "Cavalry, American Officers" by Chris LaPorte

Here's a close up

2011

This stained glass mosaic is entitled "Crucifixion" by Mia Tavonatti

Here's Some close ups

I remember there was quite a stir in the media when this was announced to be the winner.

2012

This is a drawing entitled "Elephants" by Adonna Khare

2013

This piece is a quilt entitled "Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore" by Ann Loveless

Being from this area I am very glad I grew up around all these influences to help me pursue the arts and feel confident in what I can show the world.