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Art in the Park Award Winners—2008

Thank you to Susan Szymanski for her efforts in organizing the show.

Thank you also to the judges (Nancy Fong and Keith Taylor), Bob Loro (who provided the prize money),
and the many volunteers who gave untold hours of time and effort for this event.

Best of Show: Misao Fishwick, Drawing

Bob's Best: Julie Schwarz, Photography

Excellence: Cherie Salerno, Painting

Excellence: Jim & Karen McCollum, Photography

Excellence: Kristi Sloniger, Ceramics

Merit: Carole Axium, Jewelry

Merit: Michael Carroll, Printmaking

Merit: Mary Dye, Ceramics

Merit: Bob King, Photography

Merit: Karen Monson-Thompson, Fiber

 

Thank you to the show sponsors:

Loro Auto Works, Inc.

The artists cash awards were provided through the generosity of
Robert A. Loro, owner of Loro Auto Works, Inc., Oak Park.

The West Suburban Artists Guild extends a special thanks to Mr. Loro for his gifts of prize money and his long-time support of Art in the Park.

Chicago Sun Times

www.suntimes.com

Downtown Oak Park

1101 W. Lake St., Suite 202
Oak Park, IL 60301
708.383.4145
email: dtop@enteract.com

The Oak Park Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

1118 Westgate
Oak Park, IL 60301
708.524.7800
www.visitoakpark.com

Trader Joe's

www.traderjoes.com

 

Thanks also to our food vendors:

Mancini's Pizza & Pasta
1038 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL
708.445.9700

Small Sweets & Treats
P.O. Box 2321
Naperville, IL 60568
630.862.9415

 

And to our musicians:

Patchouli
P.O. Box 76
Maiden Rock, WI 54750
www.patchouli.net

 

View a list of artists who appeared in the 2008 show and link to their web sites.

 

 

 

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