Winners of the HerrinFesta art competition

The HerrinFesta Italiana Art Competition last month received more than 150 entries from more than 60 artists. The competition featured paintings in various media - drawings, photography and fine crafts. The winners are:

Best of Show - Fine Crafts: Harrison Thomas, Carbondale, "1000 Wishes."

Best of Show - Drawing/Painting/Photography: Jim Serrett, Murphysboro, "Wild Turkey."

First Place Youth 2D: Landon Phillips, O'Fallon, "Aquatic Starburst."

Honorable Mention Student: Grace Rueter, Marion, "Closer."

Honorable Mention Student: Alexis Jones, Norris City, "Yawning Lion."

Third Place Student Artist 3-D: Courtney Shadowens, Marion, "Cherry Cheesecake."

Second Place Student Artist 3-D: Harrison Thomas, Carbondale, "Stream of Consciousness."

First Place Student Artist 3-D: Savannah Duringer, Goreville, "Lyrical Poetry."

Third Place Student Artist 2D: Jessica Tran, Marion, "Murky Waters."

Second Place Student Artist 2D: Maegan Stapleton, Marion, "Careful Steps."

First Place Student Artist 2D: Courtney Shadowens, Marion, "Afterlife Possibilities."

Honorable Mention Amateur Artist: Emilee Key, Marion, "This is Me."

Honorable Mention Amateur Artist: Jim Hilligoss, Herrin, "Winter Barn."

Third Place Amateur Artist Fine Crafts: Ron McCollom, Mulkeytown, "Penguin."

Second Place Amateur Artist Fine Crafts: Ron McCollom, Mulkeytown, "Stars & Stripes Forever."

First Place Amateur Artist Fine Crafts: Emilee Key, Marion, "I Feel Alive."

Third Place Amateur Artist Photography: Michael Wright, Makanda, "Graffiti at the Cotton Belt."

Second Place Amateur Artist Photography: Michael Wright, Makanda, "3 of a Kind."

First Place Amateur Artist Photography: Michael Wright, Makanda, "Ghost Theater."

Third Place Amateur Artist Drawing/Painting: Vicki Gingrich, Tunnel Hill, "Paducah Tent and Awning."

Second Place Amateur Artist Drawing/Painting: Vicki Gingrich, Tunnel Hill, "Can We Go Home Now."

First Place Amateur Artist Drawing/Painting: Vicki Gingrich, "Adam's Leftovers," Tunnel Hill.

Honorable Mention Artist: Monte Bremer, Metropolis, "7 Stages of the Eclipse."

Honorable Mention Artist: Carol Sluzevich, Metropolis, "Smokies at Dawn."

Third Place Artist Fine Crafts: Roberta Elliott, Cobden, "Dancer Series #5."

Second Place Artist Fine Crafts: Monte Bremer, Metropolis, "Eclipse 'in' Raku."

First Place Artist Fine Crafts: Monte Bremer, Metropolis, "Remember'n Wood."

Third Place Artist Photography: Marion Poggas, Zeigler, "The Weed Vase."

Second Place Artist Photography: David Hammond, Goreville, "Maple Tree - Spring."

First Place Artist Photography: Marion Poggas, Zeigler, "Willow on the Pond."

Third Place Artist Drawing/Painting: Carolyn Hollabaugh, Murphysboro, "Curious."

Second Place Artist Drawing/Painting: Valerie Fry, Marion, "Swamp Queen."

First Place Artist Drawing/Painting: Carol Good, Carbondale, "Almost Showtime."