The Krasl Art Fair continues thru 5pm Sunday in St. Joseph’s Lake Bluff Park. There’s a $ 5 admission fee for persons over 12, payable at the entrance points. Artist Exhibitor Awards were announced Sunday morning by the Krasl Board of Directors, as detailed here:
Every year an onsite jury of arts experts visit every artist booth and scores it based on the same criteria used in the pre-fair jury. The onsite scores determine the Category Award Winners. There are 10 categories total and each recipient receives the invitation to the 2024 fair, as well as a $200 cash award. Krasl Art Center’s Board of Directors also selects an artist from any category for the KAC Board Choice Award. Continuing this year, there is the Spirit of Olga Award, in honor of KAC’s benefactress Olga Krasl. The award’s criteria includes artistic merit, personal character, poise, a sense of community, and appreciation of travel – all in honor of Mrs. Krasl’s personal traits.
The hybrid award ceremony – held virtually on Krasl Art Center’s YouTube Page and on their grounds – was Sunday at 9 am. Winning artists are also posted throughout the event, on Facebook, Instagram, and at krasl.org
The Krasl Art Fair is pleased to announce this year’s winners in each of the 10 categories, Board Choice, and Spirit of Olga Award:
The KAC Board of Directors’ Choice Award goes to:
NICHOLAS BARNES| BOOTH #110 | WOOLVINE, VA
(headline photo supplied by Krasl)
The Spirit of Olga Award, underwritten by a Patron of the Arts, goes to:
SHERI WOODARD| BOOTH #23 | NORTH SHORES, MI
The Best of Clay category award, presented by United Federal Credit Union, goes to:
GLENN WOODS| BOOTH #79 | PALM HARBOR, FL
The Best of Drawing & Printmaking category award, presented by DLZ Michigan, Inc., goes to:
MEL FLECK| BOOTH #104 |LOUISVILLE, KY
The Best of Glass category award, presented by Water Street Glassworks, Drs. Lisa & Robert Pierce, & Combined Insurance Agencies, goes to:
NOLAN PROHASKA| BOOTH #95 | SOMERSET, WI
The Best of Fibers category award, presented by Berecz & Associates, PLC, goes to:
JEFF SEEMAYER| BOOTH #89 | VENTURA, CA
The Best of Jewelry category award, presented by Jane Addams Research Center, goes to
LILIANA OLMOS| BOOTH #12 | HOUSTON, TX
The Best of Metal category award, presented by Ibid County Electric, goes to:
SCOTT LACOSSE| BOOTH #141 | SANFORD, MI
The Best of Mixed Media 2D & 3D category award, presented by Parrett Company, goes to:
RUBEN MEDINA| BOOTH #40 | CAPE CORAL, FL
The Best of Painting category award, presented by The Livery, goes to:
CARLA WRIGHT| BOOTH #8 | FRANKTOWN, CO
The Best of Photography & Digital category award, presented by Twin City Camera Club, goes to:
DONALD PENNINGTON| BOOTH #137 | YPSILANTI, MI
The Best of Wood category award, presented by Priebe’s Creative Woodworking, goes to:
NICHOLAS BARNES| BOOTH #110 | WOOLWINE, VA
The 2023 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. It is sponsored by 98.3 The Coast, BOSS Services, City of St. Joseph, LKF Marketing, MailMax, Pepsi Bottling Group, Signature Dealer Group, Southwest Michigan Tourist Council, The Livery, Aisle Rocket Forte Coffee, Round Barn Winery & Estate, State Street Meats, Schu’s Grill and Bar, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Waterfront House of Framing & Fashion, and Wightman.
