The top artisans from across the state put their handcrafted creations to the test in the Fine Arts competition judged prior to the start of the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Lyn Schuck of Pleasantville won Best of Show in the Adult division. First Place Overall was awarded to Chris Noel ofNewton. Ann Carothers ofAnkenytook Second Place Overall, while Third Place Overall went to Judd Hoskins ofNewton.
The three-judge panel evaluated nearly 500 hundred pieces of art before reaching their decisions. These entries will remain on display throughout the Fair in the Patty andJimCownieCulturalCenterfrom 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Additional competition results below:
ADULT DIVISION
Adult Merit Awards:
Judd Hoskins, Newton
Marty Peck, Saint Charles
James Bearden, Des Moines
Julie Best, Des Moines
Chris Vance, Bondurant
Nora Nurre, Des Moines
Nicole Tolson, Des Moines
Christian Vandehaar, Altoona
Alyssa Tauber, Windsor Heights
Emma Vogel, Huxley
Fiber
1) Rebecca Abarr, Redding
Acrylic
1) Rohn Buch, Granger
Drawing
1) Misao Fishwick, Oskaloosa
Digital
1) Steve Tiffany, Fairfield
Jewelry
1)Andrea Dorn, Nevada
Mixed Media
1) Faith Berven, Des Moines
Oil
1) Pat Millin, Des Moines
Pastel
1) Mary Muller, Des Moines
Pottery
1) Sharon Nelson-Vaux, Altoona
Hand Pulled Prints
1) Stephanie Nelson, Urbandale
Sculpture
1) James Bearden, Des Moines
Experimental Art
1) Susie Thurmond, IowaCity
Watercolor
1) Larry A. Castek, Urbandale
YOUTH DIVISION
1) Katherine Cheng, Des Moines
2) Jessica Blindt, Bettendorf
3) Brinnon Schaub, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Kirstin Lundy, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Josie Silber, PolkCity
Honorable Mention) Sadie Clarke, Des Moines
Youth Special Award - Watercolor
1) Jessica Blindt, Bettendorf
JUNIOR DIVISION
1)LoganStrahorn, Urbandale
2) Madeline Norton, Davenport
3) Ariel Mobius, Ames
Honorable Mention) Edward Keen, Iowa City
Honorable Mention) Antonia Lara, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Nick Shellenberg, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Rebekah J. Johnson, Carlisle
Honorable Mention) Antonia Lara, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Emma Davison, Mason City
Youth Special Award - Pottery
1) Mary Bethel, Clive
The Iowa State Fair is home to the state’s largest art show, largely due to the success of the Fine Arts competition that takes place each year.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
