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Visit South Walton announced the South Walton Artist of the Year award. Now in its 22nd year, the award seeks to recognize a local artist who lives and works in Walton County and whose signature style embodies the creativity and beauty for which the area is known.

The South Walton Artist of the Year award is a community program that showcases local artists, promoting the selected artist’s work throughout the year through a variety of publicity opportunities and events. The winner receives an award of $4,000 in exchange for a piece of artwork that will be put on public display.

“Art is an important part of the South Walton experience – it enhances the quality of life for locals and visitors to our area, and each year our Artist of the Year program gives us an opportunity to put a spotlight on one of the artists who helps our community thrive,” says Visit South Walton Executive Director Jay Tusa. “Past, current and future South Walton Artists of the Year are terrific ambassadors for South Walton and our vibrant arts scene.”

https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/artist-of-the-year. 

Previous Artists of the Year 2023 – Bradley Copeland 2022 – Joseph Messer 2021 – Chandler Williams 2020 – Doug Foltz 2019 – Jenna Varney 2018 – Kathleen Broaderick  2017 – Marisol Gullo 2016 – Melody Bogle 2015 – Juan Adaro 2014 – Mary Hong  2013 – Andy Saczynski 2012 – Allison Craft  2011 – Allison Wickey  2010 – Michael Granberry  2009 – Michael McCarty 2008 – Donna Burgess 2007 – Bill Stephenson  2006 – Phil Kiser 2005 – Justin Gaffrey  2004 – Susan Lucas - 2003 – Dorothy Starbuck 

https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/community-programs/artist-of-the-year/dorothy-starbuck/