Winners' Circle Show

The Winners' Circle Show

The Art Council of Southwest Florida hosts the Winners’ Circle Show in odd-numbered years. It is a prestigious showcase for the art produced by South Florida artists because exclusively featuring the work of artists that won top prizes in the exhibits of the Council’s member organizations during the previous two-year period.

Thus, prize-winners in this show are the “best of the best" artworks produced by the members of the Art Council's affiliate organizations.

2023 "Winner's Circle" winners

1st Place 3-D winner is Nancy Gray-Giffin, Basket Weaving and Dyeing, entitled “Pineapple Cathead Basket” representing Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild

1st Place 2-D winner is Pamela Richardson, Fabric Collage, entitled “Le Chapeau D’Oiseau” representing the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild

2nd Place 2-D winner is Vivianna Irizarri, Oil on Canvas, entitled “Heat” representing the Art Guild of Naples

Merit Award winner is Nancy Nowak, Pastel, entitled “A Walk in the Sand” representing the Southwest Florida Pastel Society

Merit Award winner is Penelope Breen, Digital Photography, entitled “Strength” representing the Center of the Arts Bonita Springs

Merit Award winner is Helen Ketteman, Oil on Board, entitled “Sea and Sky” representing Sanibel/Captiva Art Guild