Karyn Kozo receives the “Golden Dolly” award from Donna Beaubien at Arts, Beats & Eats, 2012. Along with the fancy dolly, the award comes with a ribbon and a $150 check.
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.
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
Awards | Show Name | Location | Date |
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Award of Excellence | Webster Fine Art Fair | Webster Groves MO | June, 2019 |
Best in Photography | Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair | Ann Arbor MI | July, 2018 |
Honorable Mention | Fine Art, Fine Wine | Orchard Lake MI | June 2018 |
Award of Excellence | Arts, Beats & Eats | Royal Oak MI | September 2015 |
Second Place, Photography, Digital Art, Mixed Media | Under the Oaks | Vero Beach FL | March 2015 |
Second Place in Photography | Crosby Festival of the Arts | Toledo OH | June 2014 & 2015 |
Award of Excellence | ArtFest | Stuart FL | March 2014 |
Award of Excellence | Art & Apples | Rochester MI | Sep 2013, 212, 2011, 2009, 2008 |
Award of Excellence | Art Birmingham | Birmingham MI | May 2013 |
Second Place Photography | Crosby Festival of the Arts | Toledo OH | June 2012 |
First Place, Photography | Old Capitol Art Fair | Springfield IL | May 2012 |
Award of Excellence | Levis Commons Art Fair | Perrysburg, OH | August 2011 |
Award of Outstanding Achievement | Glencoe Festival of the Masters | Glencoe IL | July 2011 |
First Place Photography | Crosby Festival of the Arts | Toledo OH | June 2011 |
Award of Distinction | Winter Park Sidewalk Art Fair | Winter Park FL | March 2011 |
Award of Distinction | ArtFest Fort Myers | Fort Myers FL | February 2011 |
Award of Merit | Images | New Smyrna Beach FL | January 2011 |
Solo Exhibition | Arts for the Spirit | Oakwood Hospital, Taylor MI | April - June 2010 |
Merit Award | Barrington Art Fair | Barrington IL | May 2010 |
Award of Merit | Winter Park Sidewalk Art Fair | Winter Park, FL | March 2010 |
Best 2-D | ArtFest Fort Myers | Fort Myers FL | February 2010 |
Award of Excellence | Art & Apples | Rochester MI | September 2009 |
Award of Excellence | Morning Glory Art Festival | Milwaukee WI | August 2009 |
Best in Show 2-D | State Street Art Festival | Ann Arbor MI | July 2009 |
First Place | Mt. Clemens Fine Arts Fair | Mt. Clemens MI | June 2009 |
Best 2-D Artist | Rising Sun Art Festival | Rising Sun IN | September 2008 |
Award of Excellence | Art & Apples | Rochester MI | September 2008 |
Exhibition at the Governor’s Mansion | Lansing MI | July 2007 -- July 2008 | |
Award of Excellence - Photography | Crocker Park Art Festival | Westlake OH | June 2007 |
Purchase Award | Walt Disney Festival of the Masters | Orlando FL | November 2006 |
Honorable Mention | Mountain Photo Festival | The Dahl Art Center, Rapid City, SD | Spring 2006 |
First Place — Digital | Museum of Art 20th Annual Juried Art Festival | Boca Raton FL | February 2006 |
Third Place in Show | Muskegon Summer Celebration | Muskegon MI | June 2005 |