Five hours and hundreds of artworks after it started, the biggest Patrons’ Show Fundraiser in history ended Sunday night with lots of happy patrons and some very empty walls!

These artists won prizes:

• Geri Gordon First Choice Award, given to the artwork selected in the First Choice Raffle:
  (#426) Charlene Nield, Lucille & Max
• Clemente Family Award, for first artwork selected in main drawing:
  (#186) Jane Johnson, Tempest
• Halt, Buzas, and Powell Popular Vote Award, chosen by popular vote:
  (#104) Wendy Donahoe, Deer Isle Cottage
• The Van Landingham Awards (chosen by juror Twig Murray)
  • (#104) Wendy Donahoe, Deer Isle Cottage
  • (#305) Joyce McCarten, Provence Fields
  • (#415) Barbara Muth, Bathing
  • (#412) Larry Rood, Skipjack at Rest

We have a lot of people to thank for this incredible fundraiser:

• Our artist donors, who gave over 700 works of art this year
• Our patrons, who support our mission by buying tickets
• Our staff and volunteers who make everything happen
• Tom Roberts, who once again lent his technical knowledge
• Nancy Adelman, our tireless database wizard
• Oscar Santana and John Dale, our announcers
• Our lead sponsor, Halt, Buzas, & Powell

Thank you, and we’ll see you next year!