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.
Phillip Singer, Painting (no photo available)

Mike and Patty Albin, 2D Mixed Media
Scott Matyjaszek, 2D Mixed Media

Aaron Hequembourg, 2D Mixed Media

Evy Rogers and Joseph Jacobs, 3D Mixed Media

Tony Cray, Glass

Nicario Jimenez, 3D Mixed Media

James Parker, Metal
Lawrence Packard, Drawing & Pastels (no photo available)

Shadow May, Ceramics
All winners, as well as the other artists scoring in the top 20 percent, are invited to return to the 2009 Columbus Arts Festival and will not have to participate in the competitive jurying process. Over 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.