Quality, independent artists are the heartbeat of this event, with over 500 applications pouring in from across North America in 17 diverse visual arts categories. A meticulous jury, comprised of local art community members, selects the top artisans in each category to participate, and the highest-ranking artists earn invitations. Now, let's raise a toast to the outstanding award winners: 🏆 Best of Show: conlonpottery ⌚ Best Booth Display: rewindjewelry 🏺 Ceramics: budzak ☕️ Cottage Edibles and Crafts: tucsonteacompany 🐶 Digital Art: jimmyellisart ✍🏻 Drawing: npb.spectrum 💍 Jewelry: lilaclare 👜 Leather: kumaleathercrafthq ⌨️ Mixed Media: erikjensenart ⚙️ Metalwork: theunzicker 🎨 Painting: charlesthomasfineart 📷 Photography: dougkoepsel 🖼️ Printmaking: Nzamamba Artworks 🗿 Sculpture: gedionnyanhongo 🪵 Wood: thespoonwright HONORABLE MENTIONS: 📯 Frank Falk: ihorns 📷 Photography by Carlos Vargas: carlv12 👚 Judith Nichols: periwinkle_polka_dot #tempefestivalofthearts #fest...