The annual Why Not Niwot? Art Show has once again captured the creativity and spirit of the Niwot community. This year’s competition, which showcased over 40 outstanding artworks across 10 local businesses, invited Niwot’s art lovers to discover and celebrate the immense talent within our town. From first-time participants to seasoned professionals, the range of work on display was as diverse as it was inspiring. The 2024 Why Not Niwot? People's Choice Voting came to a close in August, and we are thrilled to announce this year's winning pieces!
Grand Prize Winner & People's Choice Winner
We are excited to congratulate this year's Grand Prize winner: Karin Antoni for her piece Keeping It Running.
Selected by our judges, this stunning piece perfectly encapsulates the essence of Niwot’s creative heartbeat. The piece spoke to everyone as it was selected as the People's Choice Winner as well!
Alyson Varvel Bell, one of our esteemed judges, shared her thoughts on the winning artwork: "Bert Steele and his little red truck are a staple in the Niwot community and will always be the symbol of what makes this community and town so special. Everyone is family at the Niwot Market."
Second Place
Tribune en Plein Air by Marcio Correa
Mary Horrocks: “Marco’s composition and use of light in this piece is perfect! The fact that they painted it to include another artist painting en plein air is simply delightful!"
Third Place
In the Headlights by Kathy Reilly
Mary Williams: "The execution of this work is spot on, and the title served to really make the piece come full circle as a visual experience. Kathy is a fine and versatile artist within multiple mediums."
Special Awards
Each year, the judges are moved to create special awards to recognize additional works that stand out for their creativity, message, or unique charm. This year, we proudly presented the following awards:
Emerging Artist (Under 14)
Niwot Firehouse Museum by Steve Livitt
Mary Williams: “This work of art speaks for itself. The honesty and charm it exudes makes me happy. It is good when art makes you happy!”
Niwot Loves Birds
Welcome the Birds by Carolyn Bradley
Mary Horrocks: "We love the sweetness of capturing these iconic Osmosis bird houses! The painting is fresh, colorful, and declares that ‘Niwot loves Birds!’"
Celebrate by Bringing the Art Home
Want to take a piece of Why Not Niwot? home with you? Celebrate the artistry and community spirit by purchasing one of our exclusive items featuring the grand prize-winning artwork. All proceeds support the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA):
Prints and Greeting Cards featuring the winning artwork are available at Osmosis. With a donation to the NCAA, receive a Limited Edition Wine Bottle featuring the grand prize artwork.
Whether you're adding to your personal collection or gifting these pieces to a loved one, these items are a perfect way to commemorate the show while supporting the arts in Niwot.
Thank You to Our Hosts and Participants
With nearly 100 completed Passports and 10 local businesses hosting the artwork, a huge thank you goes out to everyone who visited the businesses, voted, and engaged with this wonderful community event. We couldn’t have done it without the participation of our local businesses, including Few of a Kind, Fly Away Home Decor, Inkberry Books, Niwot Inn & Spa, Niwot Jewelry, Niwot Market, Niwot Wheel Works, Pebble Art Jewelry, and Wise Buys Antiques, who graciously hosted the artwork throughout the summer.
And of course, a big thank you to all of our participating artists for sharing their creativity with Niwot. Your work continues to inspire us!
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s show! We hope to see you again next year—perhaps with your very own piece of art on display!
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