GrandparentShowRibbon2013 Grandparent Portrait Show Awards

The 2013 Grandparent Portrait Show, designed to connect students with their family roots and instill pride, attracted 384 entries. Of these, 135 finalists were exhibited at the Faulkner Gallery. Eleven student artists whose submissions were judged to be outstanding were given cash awards and Ribbons of Merit.

Best of Show Award
American Riviera Bank

Artist: Madeline Handy

School: Carpinteria High School

The Santa Barbara Art Association Award

Artist: Olivia Sturman

Media: Mixed Media Assemblage

School: San Marcos High School

Globe-trotting grandparents were the inspiration behind high school senior Olivia Sturman’s whimsical piece, titled “Eighty Three Years of Travel.” It contains vintage postcards, a map and a miniature jet airplane, along with photographs of her grandparents, Adrianne and George Sturman.

The Goleta Valley Art Association Award

Artist: Cecilia Hurtado

Media: Photography, Collage

School: Dos Pueblos High School

The Santa Barbara Foundation Award

Artist: William Pan

School: Dos Pueblos High School

The Bonnie Hill Award

Artist: Vivianna Morales

Media: Ceramic Sculpture

School: Carpinteria High School

The Aquiesse Award

Artist: Sara Doyle

School: Dos Pueblos High School

The Sullivan Goss Award

Artist: Cemre Koc

School: Santa Barbara Junior High School

The Channel City Club Photography Award

Artist: Shayla Ousey

Media: Photography

School: Dos Pueblos High School

Worldview Pictures Award

Artist: Jessica Murillo

Media: Charcoal Drawing

School: Santa Barbara Junior High School

The DeSha Family Award

Artist: Cameron Nichoson

School: Santa Barbara Junior High School

The Thomas and Willa Mann Award

Artist: Natalie Saito

Media: Ceramic Sculpture

School: Carpinteria High School