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2022 FESTIVAL WINNERS
Blue Moon Art Project
For years, the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival has partnered with Blue Moon beer for the Blue Moon Art Project. Mississippi artists are invited to paint their interpretations of Blue Moon. Last year, winners were:
Blue Moon Art Project Winner:
Mississippian Ezekiel Dymen won with his piece “Splash of Moon.” It will be displayed prominently on signage, souvenirs, and more this year. Fun fact: he won the People’s Choice Award in 2021!
Booth #420
People’s Choice Award:
Alison Kelly of Madison was a crowd favorite with “On a Boat or a Reef.”
Every year, talented artists from all around the country display their works at the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival. Choosing the festival winners is a hard job, but every year the judges walk the festival to evaluate the booths and choose winners for the various categories. The winning artists received cash prizes and plaques complete with Shearwater tiles to display at their booth.
The 2022 Winners at the 44th Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival include:
Best of Show:
Presented by Blue Moon, this award went to Tracie Johnston of Beldon, Mississippi, for her textured paintings of sculpted florals and birds.
Booth #601
Booth Award:
Annette Moore of West Monroe, Louisiana, was awarded this honor for her 3D mixed media art using antique ceiling tin.
Booth #146
Award for the Creative Arts:
Ramiro Diaz of New Orleans, Louisiana, won this award for his surreal and fantastical paintings.
Peter Anderson Legacy Award:
2022’s honoree was Maya Blume-Cantrell of Orange Beach, Alabama, for her beautiful yet functional pottery.
Booth #626
Award of Excellence:
This award was presented to Liping Jackson of Clinton, Mississippi, for her stunningly creative clay creature art.
Booth #535
To view all of the Top Ten Winners from past years, visit www.peterandersonfestival.com.
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