Score one for Wood Turning

[John Beaver]

A while back I ran across a competition called the American Art Awards. The contest is judged by a group of 25 galleries around the country so I figured it would be good exposure to enter.
There is no wood category so I entered "Sculpture, Non-Representational" which puts me up against a wide range of sculptures working in different mediums. I entered two pieces.

Yesterday I learned that I received a first place with one piece and tied for 2nd with the other.

You can see the results online at American Art Awards. I am in category 55.

[John M. Smith]

Congratulations John! It's always nice to win an award for something you created. Especially against other art.

John

[Marc Himes]

Congratulations John! Great pieces and you are right about the exposure; good for you and for wood turning as a whole. How did you hear about the competition?

[Greg Ketell]

Congratulations on the win!! Both pieces are outstanding!

[Tim Rinehart]

Wow, I just got done looking at some of the work entered, very nice. Congrats on placing so well! We really aren't surprised though!

[Rick Markham]

Congrats John, your work (and yourself) definitely deserve it! So far every art show I have entered pieces in, it is always under the sculpture category. Such is life... Good job, and congrats one being number 1... and number 2!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats John. Your work is always top notch.

[Kathy Marshall]

Congrats John! Great looking pieces and well deserved!

[Scott Hackler]

Excellent! A big congrats to you.

[Steve Mawson]

Very nice and way to go. I will get to attend your demo in Omaha-Loess Hills Turners- this month. Looking forward to it.

[Alan Trout]

John,

That is really cool. Congratulations.

Alan

[Steve Schlumpf]

That is excellent news John! Congrats on your wins and the well deserved recognition!

[Bob Rotche]

Congratulations! Can you post a link? Or pics of your winning pieces?

[Jim Burr]

Nice job John!!

[BILL DONAHUE]

Congrats! Your resume just got better.