Honorable Mention--Drawing
Standing Man by Naruki Kukita, pencil on paper, 24" x
36"
Artist bio: Naruki Kukita was born
in Japan and currently lives in New York City. She received her BFA from Tama Art University in Tokyo and
has attended the Art Students League in NYC and the National Academy School of
Fine Arts in NYC. She's
participated in many exhibitions and gallery shows in NYC and her work has been published in Velvet Magazine, Spank Magazine, Mary,
Tri-State Magazine and Next Door.
Prize Information:
Grand Prize--The Grand Prize winner receives a 6-week full scholarship to the
Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia, and up to $3,500 to cover travel expenses,
accommodations and art supplies.
Category Winners--The top three winners in each category (Drawing, Painting,
Sculpture) will be awarded a Utrecht ArtSmartTM gift card. First place receives
a $1,500 ArtSmartTM gift card, second place gets a $750 ArtSmartTM gift card, and
third place wins a $500 ArtSmartTM gift card.
Honorable Mentions--the three honorable mentions in each category will receive
Certificates of Merit from Utrecht Art Supplies.