2025 Winners Gallery

COMPETITION WINNERS

A big thank you to all the artists that competed in this years competition. 97 works were entered into competition by our panel of jurors from over 170 entries and here are the works chosen top in each of the categories: 2D Painting/ Multi Media, Photography/Digital Art, 3D Sculpture/Ceramics and People’s Choice.

Best In Show- Marti Shepherd, Steel In Rhythm
People’s Choice Winner – Marcia Litchfield, Catfish Row

2D /Painting – Winners

1st Place – Jessica Bravo, The weight of Yellow
2nd Place – Sherry STrickland Martin, Crab Pots & Daddy’s Girl
3rd Place – Janet Sessoms Happiness Comes In Waves

Photography/Digital Art – Winners

1st Place – Susan Barnard, Fountain of Youth
2nd Place -Janie Ball, Out To pasture
3rd Place – Julie Row, New Day

3D Sculpture/Ceramics – Winners

1st Place – Kathleen Stewart, Carolina Fall II
2nd Place – Diane Gilbert, Celtic Bird
3rd Place – Gerry O’Meara, Spindrift

Plein Air Painting / ‘A Day In The Life’ – Winner

Quick Draw Winner – Gus Marrero

Pictured (Left to Right) : Deb Smith (GAWW Director), Janie Ball (2nd-Photography), Jessica Bravo (1st – 2D/Mixed Media), Sherry Strickland Martin (2nd – 2D/Mixed Media), Marcia Litchfield – (People’s Choice), Diane Gilbert – (2nd – 3D/sculpture/ceramics)

If you weren’t able to attend this years festival most of the competition pieces will remain on display until 5PM on Friday September 19th.


Special thanks to our sponsors, artists, and volunteers for their generous support and dedication. None of this would be possible without you. Thank you! See you all again next year.