2013 Grandparent Portrait Show Awards
The 2013 Grandparent Portrait Show, designed to connect students with their family roots and instill pride, attracted 384 entries. Of these, 135 finalists were exhibited at the Faulkner Gallery. Eleven student artists whose submissions were judged to be outstanding were given cash awards and Ribbons of Merit.
Best of Show Award
American Riviera Bank
Artist: Madeline Handy
School: Carpinteria High School
The Santa Barbara Art Association Award
Artist: Olivia Sturman
Media: Mixed Media Assemblage
School: San Marcos High School
Globe-trotting grandparents were the inspiration behind high school senior Olivia Sturman’s whimsical piece, titled “Eighty Three Years of Travel.” It contains vintage postcards, a map and a miniature jet airplane, along with photographs of her grandparents, Adrianne and George Sturman.
The Goleta Valley Art Association Award
Artist: Cecilia Hurtado
Media: Photography, Collage
School: Dos Pueblos High School
The Santa Barbara Foundation Award
Artist: William Pan
School: Dos Pueblos High School
The Bonnie Hill Award
Artist: Vivianna Morales
Media: Ceramic Sculpture
School: Carpinteria High School
The Aquiesse Award
Artist: Sara Doyle
School: Dos Pueblos High School
The Sullivan Goss Award
Artist: Cemre Koc
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School
The Channel City Club Photography Award
Artist: Shayla Ousey
Media: Photography
School: Dos Pueblos High School
Worldview Pictures Award
Artist: Jessica Murillo
Media: Charcoal Drawing
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School
The DeSha Family Award
Artist: Cameron Nichoson
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School
The Thomas and Willa Mann Award
Artist: Natalie Saito
Media: Ceramic Sculpture
School: Carpinteria High School