ROANOKE, Va. (June 4, 2022) – The Taubman Museum of Art is pleased to announce the 64th Annual Sidewalk Art Show award winners.
This year’s guest juror, Corwyn Garman, principal at Experience Art and Exhibitions, and the former director of exhibitions and artist initiatives at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, selected the winners.
“Happiness was the overriding theme of this event,” said Garman. “Both that people were happy to be here, but also the intent of the artists’ work was to make others happy.”
Awards:
Grand Home Furnishings Best in Show:
Nickolai Walko, Richmond, Va.
Walko’s media on view at the show is mixed media.
Second Prize:
Blake Gore, Christiansburg, Va.
Gore’s media on view at the show is drawing.
Third Prize:
John Shoemaker, Asheboro, N.C.
Shoemaker’s media on view at the show is fine craft.
Merit Awards:
Drawing/Original Printmaking Award sponsored by LinDor Arts:
Brook Ludy, Roanoke, Va.
Fine Craft and Jewelry Award sponsored by LinDor Arts:
Marlee Kauffman, Roanoke, Va.
Mixed Media Award sponsored by LinDor Arts:
Shelly LaTreill, Bedford, Va.
Painting Award sponsored by LinDor Arts:
David Blanchard, Monterey, Va.
Photography Award sponsored by LinDor Arts:
Phillip Barrett, Jr., Roanoke, Va.
Other Awards:
J. Gail Geer Sculpture Award sponsored by the family and friends of J. Gail Geer:
Cathy Vaughn, Richmond, Va.
Allen Ingles Palmer Award sponsored by the Palmer family:
Leah Thompson, Roanoke, Va.
Thompson’s media on view at the show is painting.
Mickie Kagey Watercolor Award sponsored by the friends and family of Mickie Kagey:
Z.L. Feng, Radford, Va.
Paul Ostaseski Memorial Award sponsored by the family of Paul Ostaseski:
Veronica Vale, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Vale’s media on view at the show is painting.
The 64th Annual Sidewalk Art Show is generously sponsored by Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc., Grand Home Furnishings and LinDor Arts.
The Sidewalk Art Show is one of southwest Virginia’s most anticipated summer traditions. The show infuses downtown Roanoke with energy, excitement and creativity. This annual event is a premier destination for fine art shopping that offers visitors the opportunity to meet and talk with exhibiting artists. All of the works exhibited are for sale, including original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, fine art photographs, fine crafts, and sculpture.
The show continues tomorrow, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free and open to the public.
