2021 Benton County Art Walk
Presented by Benton County Tourism & Recreation, MU Extension in Benton County, and Dina Kowal Creative
The first annual Benton County Art Walk in conjunction with the Benton County Wine Stroll was held on Saturday, April 24, 2021!
The show had 3 parts:--a visual arts display and contest featuring 116 entries by artists of all ages from Benton County, judged by artist Michael Mac McWhirter of Osage Beach. --a marketplace of artisan vendors from Benton County and beyond, selling their original handiwork--a silent auction featuring items from our vendors and other local businesses
All proceeds from this event will go toward future arts events like this one!
Congratulations to our prize winners!
BEST OF SHOW
Janice Norberg - Red Crown Gas
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Kiersten Grobe - Golden
3D ART
BEST OF CATEGORY
Tommie Kern - Two Pears and a Quince
MOST CREATIVE IN CATEGORY
Kathi Gatliff - Zentangled Rabbit
PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST OF CATEGORY
Marie Kersey - The Pier
MOST CREATIVE IN CATEGORY
Amy Biggerstaff - Garden Fairy
FRAMED ART
BEST OF CATEGORY
Janice Norberg - Red Crown Gas
MOST CREATIVE IN CATEGORY
Royce Ratcliff - Two
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
Dina Kowal - Where You're Planted
Royce Ratcliff - Happy Go Lucky
Amy Biggerstaff - Bless the USA
Marie Kersey - Canyons
Kathi Gatliff - Tapestry Tray
HONORABLE MENTION
Dina Kowal - Bird Nest Necklace
Gary Frye - Wine Cellar
Dawn Frye - Summertime
Roy Hampton - Enduring Freedom
Duane Shope - Myllehouse
YOUTH PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Katy Cook - Cardinal
YOUTH 3D (11-13)
1st - Ashtyn Danford - the Rock Bears
2nd - Hali Malone - Spring Flowers
3rd - Ember Malone - Pet Lizard
YOUTH MIXED MEDIA (11-13)
1st - Katy Coonce - Flowers
YOUTH PAINTING (11-13)
1st - Katy Cook - Cardinal
2nd - Molly Strozewski - African Sunset
3rd - Sara Miller - Sunrise Over Mountains
YOUTH PAINTING (14-17)
1st - Marissa Ricke - The Girl and the Dragon
2nd - Estella Fisher - Dragon
YOUTH DRAWING (11-13)
1st - Aleah Minks - Dogs Except One Bleats Because It Is Bilingual
2nd - Aleah Minks - Post It
3rd - Sara Miller - Mythical Dragon
YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY (8-10)
1st - Conner Roberts - Squirrel
2nd - Conner Roberts - Yellow Flower
YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY (11-13)
1st - Amelia Roberts - Reflection
2nd - Sara Miller - Blooming Sunset
Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
