Schaumburg's Prairie Arts Festival 2010 a big success
The 23rd annual Prairie Arts Festival held May 29 and 30, was a big success. The event grows each year, and this year hit the jackpot in terms of weather with two sunny days. "The weather was perfect," said event coordinator Roxane Benvenuti.
The artists, who represented 13 states including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, were happy with the great attendance. Adults and children alike enjoyed the performances by the musicians throughout the festival. Schaumburg Park District offered art activities for the younger crowd.
Tasty food selections were enjoyed by all. Children had fun playing on the "Awaking Muse," a sculpture on the grounds of the municipal center. Patrons who attended were happy with their unique purchases.
The 2010 Prairie Arts Fest Award Winners are:
• First Place: Robert and Yvonne Myrvall, wood, Bark River, Mich.
• Second Place: Donna and Lou Waldock, photography, Howell, Mich.
• Third Place: J.L. Benson, watercolor, Orland Park
• Merit Awards: Bob London, photography, Chicago; Donald Pekarek, jewelry, Algonquin; Scott Martin, ceramics/pottery, Mattawan, Mich.; Jae Seol, oil, Wilmette; Natalya Sots, ceramics, Schaumburg; Steve Tomashek, photography and wood, St. Paul, Minn.; Scott Westgard, etching, Buffalo Grove; Sylvia Westgard, colored pencil, Buffalo Grove.
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