Applications Released for 2020 South Walton Artist of the Year
Visit South Walton is now accepting applications for the 2020 South Walton Artist of the Year award. Now in its 18th year, this award seeks to recognize a local artist who lives and works in Walton County and whose signature style embodies the creativity and beauty for which the area is known.
Artists who meet the criteria can download an application and instructions here: https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/community-programs/artist-of-the-year.
The Artist of the Year award is a community program that showcases local artists, promoting the selected artist’s work throughout the year through a variety of publicity opportunities and events. The winner will also receive an award of $4,000 in exchange for a commissioned piece of artwork that will be put on public display.
“Art is an important part of the South Walton experience – it enhances the quality of life for locals and visitors to our area, and each year our Artist of the Year program gives us an opportunity to put a spotlight on one of the artists who helps our community thrive,” says Visit South Walton Executive Director Jay Tusa. “Past, current and future South Walton Artists of the Year are terrific ambassadors for South Walton and our vibrant arts scene.”
Submitted artwork will be evaluated based on criteria such as originality, authenticity, and overall appeal. Finalists will be interviewed in-person and must present three examples of artwork during their panel discussion.
Past Artist of the Year winners include: Jenna Varney, Kathleen Broaderick, Marisol Gullo, Melody Bogle and Juan Adaro. For a complete list of past winners, visit www.visitsouthwalton.com/community-programs/artist-of-the-year.
The deadline for submissions for the South Walton Artist of the Year program is Friday, September 13, 2019 at 4 p.m. CDT. The winner will be announced at the Perfect in South Walton Awards presentation in January 2020.
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