Out of nearly 180 artists, we are happy to name nine awards for this year's Artist Marketplace.
All of the visual artist award winners are eligible for invitation to the Utah Arts Festival in 2027. Best of Show and People’s Choice Award winners also will have their booth fees waived.
Best of Show
- Artist Marketplace Jury: Grant Pecof, Painting; San Diego, California
- Board of Directors Jury: Karen Coburn, Sculpture; Chatsworth, California
- Community and Inclusion Jury: Lisa Telling Kattenbraker; Fiber, Olympia, Washington
- Friends of the Festival Jury: Chad Aldridge, Metalwork; Pinedale, Wyoming
Award of Merit
- Artist Marketplace Jury: Arunas Oslapas, 3-D Mixed Media; Bellingham, Washington
- Board of Directors Jury: McKenzie Fisk, 2-D Mixed Media; Dallas, Texas
- Community and Inclusion Jury: Skylar Change, Painting; Washington, Utah
- Friends of the Festival Jury: Nikki Engel, Fiber; Salt Lake City, Utah
People's Choice
Sponsored by Ship Utah
- Corey Godbe and Dawn-Marie Godbe, Wearable Art; Ferron, Utah
