2024 WALTON COUNTY ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Applications accepted for Walton County Artist of the Year from May 1 to May 31, 2024
The submission period for the 2024 Artist of the Year Award is now closed. Finalists will be invited to a panel interview. The winner will be announced at the WCT Annual Meeting in October.
The Artist of the Year Award is a community initiative highlighting local artists, spotlighting their work through diverse publicity channels and events throughout the year. Currently in its 22nd year, this accolade aims to honor a local artist of Walton County and whose unique artistic expression captures the essence of the region's creativity and beauty. The recipient will be granted $4,000 for creating a commissioned artwork to be showcased in Walton County.
Artwork submissions are evaluated based on criteria such as originality, authenticity, and overall appeal. Finalists will participate in in-person interviews where they will be required to present three examples of artwork during a panel discussion.
To learn more about the Artist of the Year program, download the informational flyer or contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at (850) 333-2728 or Lisa@WCFLTourism.com.
PREVIOUS ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
- 2023 – Bradley Copeland
- 2022 – Joseph Messer
- 2021 – Chandler Williams
- 2020 – Doug Foltz
- 2019 – Jenna Varney
- 2018 – Kathleen Broaderick
- 2017 – Marisol Gullo
- 2016 – Melody Bogle
- 2015 – Juan Adaro
- 2014 – Mary Hong
- 2013 – Andy Saczynski
- 2012 – Allison Craft
- 2011 – Allison Wickey
- 2010 – Michael Granberry
- 2009 – Michael McCarty
- 2008 – Donna Burgess
- 2007 – Bill Stephenson
- 2006 – Phil Kiser
- 2005 – Justin Gaffrey
- 2004 – Susan Lucas
- 2003 – Dorothy Starbuck