BUCYRUS — The annual Bratwurst Festival Art Show in City Hall, hosted by the Crawford County Art Center, had 77 submissions.
Area artists displayed their creativity with mediums including sculpture, charcoal, painting, dried gourd, photography, crochet, and more.
Visitors were able to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award on Thursday and Friday after enjoying the exhibit.
Crawford County Arts Council President Joe Graham, Crawford County Art Center Director Kaylee Powers, and local artist Dr. Glen McMurray served as judges for Best in Show and all age categories.
Mayor Bruce Truka and Bratwurst Festival Director Larry West also selected a favorite piece.
Award Winners
Best of Show: Y, by Steve Kelly.
Mayor’s Award: Destitute, by Ty Coleman.
Director’s Award: Y, by Steve Kelly.
People’s Choice: Bor3d, by Brandon Adler.
K-5 1st Place: Paper Dragon Puppet, by Aamya Younger.
K-5 Honorable Mention: 2 Head x 2, by Fynn Logan.
6-8 1st Place: Kitsune, by Kailey Shope.
6-8 Honorable Mention: Kinoko, by Kailey Shope.
9-12 1st Place: Totality, by C. Everett.
9-12 Honorable Mention: Bluebird, by Miriam McLaughlin.
Adult First Place: Reach, by Ty Coleman.
Adult Second Place: Bor3d, by Brandon Adler.
Adult Third Place: Armie, by Suzanne Rothhaar.
Adult Honorable Mention: Fulcrum, by Kevin Tackett.
Members of the community expressed great joy in the opportunity to view the works shared by local artists.
For year-round art exhibits, visit the Crawford County Art Center during open hours to enjoy a quarterly-rotating display of works.
Visit crawfordcountyartcenter.com for more information.