July 30th, 2018
Arts Festival announces awards
The Anacortes Arts Festival announced awards and public art purchases of almost $13,000 at the Opening for the Arts at the Port Fine Art Exhibition last Saturday night. The evening was attended by Juror Michael Monroe from Seattle (pictured), most of the participating artists and an estimated 400 guests. Taking top honors was Rebecca Fletcher of Sedro-Woolley (pictured), who received the $3,000 Best of Show Award, selected by Monroe. Also receiving awards were Natalie Niblack, Mt Vernon – $1,000 Excellence Award selected by the Juror; Donal Murphy, Seattle – $1,000 Excellence Award selected by the Juror; Tara McDermott, Seattle – $1,000 Wallie Funk Memorial Award selected by the Festival; Lin McJunkin & John Webster, Conway – $1,000 Festival Award; Peregrine O’Gormley, LaConner – $500 T Bailey Award selected by Ruby Tanaka; Alli Schuh, Anacortes – $500 Michael Stark Emerging Artist Award selected by the Festival; Donna Watson, Camano Island – Anacortes Collects Purchase piece for the Anacortes Middle School. (Photo courtesy of Anacortes Arts Festival)