Meet the Winners

By Allison Malafronte and Beth Williams

Every year in our Artistic Excellence competition, we extend our creative horizon beyond the West, inviting emerging and established artists alike to showcase their unique perspectives on genre, medium, and style. They never fail to impress. As we step into the second decade of the competition, we’re again honored and humbled to witness the talent displayed in the hundreds of inspired submissions—and delighted to share the 13 award winners that have captured our souls.

This story appeared in the December 2021/January 2022 issue of Southwest Art magazine.