2024 WALTON COUNTY ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Applications accepted for Walton County Artist of the Year from May 1 to May 31, 2024
The Walton County Tourism Department is accepting applications for the 2024 Artist of the Year Award from Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31. Currently in its 22nd year, this accolade aims to honor a local artist of Walton County and whose unique artistic expression captures the essence of the region's creativity and beauty.
Artists can apply using the online application form below. Download the rules and application for more details on submission.
The Artist of the Year Award is a community initiative highlighting local artists, spotlighting their work through diverse publicity channels and events throughout the year. The recipient will be granted $4,000 for creating a commissioned artwork to be showcased in Walton County.
Artwork submissions will be evaluated based on criteria such as originality, authenticity, and overall appeal. Finalists will participate in in-person interviews where they will be required to present three examples of artwork during a panel discussion.
The deadline for submissions for the Artist of the Year program will be Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. CDT. The winner will be announced during the Walton County Tourism Annual Meeting in October 2024.
To learn more about the Artist of the Year program, download the informational flyer or contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at (850) 333-2728 or Lisa@WCFLTourism.com.
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