Honors, Awards and Exhibitions

Until I spent a little time compiling this list, I hadn’t realized the number of honors and accolades I’ve received over the years. Among the highlights were singing along with the barber shop quartet at ArtsFest in Stuart, Florida; and winning an award at Ann Arbor, not once, but twice. The first time, the award included a director’s chair, balloons, a spot on Channel 7 News with Val Clark, and a $700 check. The chair still sits in the studio, BTW.

Some shows come around with a marching band, or a photo frame on a stick. The awards at Winter Park were handed out with great fanfare and a handful of balloons.

Singing along with the barber shop quartet in Stuart. Badly, I might add.

But the biggest thrill of all wasn’t even an award I won myself. It was an award given to my partner and best friend, Karyn. Every year, Arts, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak hands out recognition to a show assistant who has consistently gone above and beyond. This award is called The Golden Dolly. In 2012, Karyn won this award, and deservedly so. She works like a mule at every show, helping to set up and tear down the display, making sales, wrapping framed work, and generally making herself indispensable. She definitely earned this award.

Art Show Awards List