Meet the Artisans

The Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art welcomes artisans from across the nation and features artwork that is handmade and individually designed by the artist. Come and find your passion among paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper, leather and wearable art.

The 2011 Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Exhibitor Awards:

Best of Show - Raymond Papka, Versailles KY
Encaustic painting, assemblage; booth 362
Award sponsor: MainSource Bank, Madison IN

Best Presentation - Jeri Landers, Rutledge TN,
Papercuttings,books; booth 725

First Place Art - Amy Welborn, Crestwood KY
Oil paintings; booth 615
Award sponsor: Dr. Bob Wall, DDS / PC, Madison IN

First Place Craft - Melissa Oesch, Lexington KY
Journals, sketchbooks; booth 135
Award Sponsor: The Attic/Coffee Mill Café, Madison IN

Second Place Art - Kaska Firor, Cincinnati OH
Jewelry; booth 912
Award Sponsor: Best Way Inn, Madison IN

Second Place Craft - Linda Barnett, New Albany IN
Mixed Media, mosaics; booth 616
Award sponsor: Dr. Judy Koehler, MD, Madison IN

Third Place Art - Maria Pfropper, Dryden MI
Watercolor, lithographs; booth 821
Award Sponsor: Something Simple, Madison IN

Third Place Craft - Gale Bigham, New Paris OH
Wood; booth 329
Award sponsor: IndianaBank, Madison IN

The 2011 Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Award Winners:

L to R: Georgie Kelly (Madison Chautauqua Coordinator), Gale Bigham, Amy Wellborn, Linda Barnett, Mr. Pfropper (representing Maria Pfropper), Jeri Landers, Raymond Papka, Kaska Firor, Madison Mayor Tim Armstrong, Melissa Oesch.

View photos of all 2011 Award Winners on our Facebook Page

2011 Best of Show Award Winner