Motorists Insurance Group presented the 2010 Columbus Arts Festival 11 artist awards. Award winners were chosen by an on-site panel of local arts experts. All award winners, in addition to receiving a cash prize, will be invited to participate in next year's Festival.
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Nicario Jimenez of Naples, FL - 3D Mixed Media

Pui-Lan Cockman of Ashboro, NC - 2D Mixed Media

Aaron Hequembourg of Monticello, GA -2D Mixed Media

Lawrence Packard of Pensacola, FL - Drawing & Pastels

Shaari Horowitz & Alistair Jones of Sharon, CT - 3D Mixed Media

Cassandra Jackson of Brooklyn, NY - Jewelry

Steven Olszewski of Pinckney, MI - Clay

Amos Amit of Los Angeles, CA - 2D Mixed Media

Kevin Eslinger of Westminster, CO - Painting

Flora Zarate of Naples, FL - Fiber

John Herbon of St. Ignace, MI - Clay
All winners, as well as the other artists scoring in the top 20 percent, are invited to return to the 2010 Columbus Arts Festival and will not have to participate in the competitive jurying process. More than 1,000 artists from across North America and Canada compete for 230 booths at the Columbus Arts Festival, earning the Festival its reputation as one of the premiere fine art and fine craft festivals in the country.