AWARDS

CASH PRIZES

$1,000, $500, $250

Winners-

$1,000 to Barbara Duval

$500 to Paul Coldwell

$250 to Mark Rice

These prizes were made possible due to the generous support of individuals who believe in supporting the arts and providing opportunities for artists.

AWAGAMI PAPER AWARD

50 sheets of Awagami Editioning paper (value of $300)

Winner-

Wendy Ketchum

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Responding to the needs of artists & creators, Awagami focuses on research and development in an ongoing effort to integrate washi into contemporary life. Awagami produces washi from natural fibers: Kozo, Bamboo, Mitsumata, Gampi and Hemp making an array of papers for Fine Art, Inkjet, Craft, Interior and Conservation.

HIROMI PAPER GIFT CERTIFICATES

Two $50 Gift Certificates

Winner-

Piotr Stachnewski

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Hiromi Paper, Inc. is devoted to the creation of a greater rapport between Japanese papermakers, printmakers, artists, conservators, designers and bookmakers, while developing new directions and a deeper understanding of Japanese papers or WASHI. With this in mind we are pleased to provide our customers with the highest quality papers at competitive prices.

GOMEZ ART SUPPLY

$100 Gift Certificate

Winner-

Jean Gumpper

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Gomez Art Supply strives to create a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, the owner and sole operator Peggy Gomez is an alumna of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) and also taught in the Art Department at UNL part-time both Drawing and Printmaking. The owner is knowledgeable about products sold in the store and happy to answer questions. We carry an intriguing variety of art supplies geared toward the aspiring art student to the seasoned professional.