About: The Art of Hope, Commemorating the First African-American U.S. President, Barack Obama, opened on October 8th, 2010 as a reflection of the social and global impact of the first African-American U.S. President. Curator and juror Bobby Scroggins selected 50 pieces of art to display that were amongst the hundreds that were submitted. Featuring 32 visual artists of all ages and mediums from the eastern United States, it covers a wide range from realism to abstract expressionism.
Miami artist Billie Grace Lynn was awarded with Best of Show for her “President Barack Obama Kite,” and received a $1000 prize. “For Such a Time as This,” a tapestry quilt by Quilters Hope Together, a Winter Park based group effort facilitated by Mary Daniels, received $500 for second place. New York resident Minerva Diaz received a third place prize of $250 for “Election Night.” Honorable Mentions went to Daryl Golden and June Zent. In the Youth categories, Best of Show was awarded to Konrad Rodiguez and Yeojin Rhee who both received $100.
About Crealdé School of Art: Crealdé School of Art is a community based non-profit arts organization established in 1975. It features a year-round curriculum of over 90 visual arts classes for students of all ages, two galleries, the Contemporary Sculpture Garden, and award-winning outreach programs. Crealdé’s second campus, the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, opened in 2007 in partnership with the City of Winter Park, offers innovative programming in the arts and humanities with a focus on local history, cultural preservation, and southern folklore. Through the award-winning Heritage Collection, the center pays tribute to contributions of Winter Park’s historic African American community. For more information, call: