Artistic Excellence 2022

By Norman Kalpas

The annual Artistic Excellence competition always draws an impressive number of talent-laden entries from across the continent and around the globe, and this year’s art event is no exception. The diversity of artists and artworks alike is astonishing, from young people who’ve just gone professional to seasoned veterans, and from works on paper made with colored pencils to canvases and boards covered in pastel, oil, watercolor, and acrylic. All the entries—and particularly the 13 top-award winners—share one thing in common: art’s rare ability to cross boundaries and connect with minds, hearts, and spirits.

First Place: Megan J. SeiterSecond Place: Nanci France-VazThird Place: Eileen NistlerHonorable Mention: Rachel BrownleeHonorable Mention: Barbara HackHonorable Mention: Aleksandr KryushynHonorable Mention: Bruce K. LawesHonorable Mention: Jennifer McChristianHonorable Mention: Andrew McDermottHonorable Mention: William SchneiderHonorable Mention: Nathan SolanoHonorable Mention: Robert SteinerHonorable Mention: Deborah Tilby

PLUS:See some of the 100 entries that made it to the final round of judging.

This story appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Southwest Art magazine.

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