CHAMBER AWARDS 13 PRIZES AT THE 16TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

BEST IN SHOW -- Wayne Lind of Wayne's World Turns, Ottsville PA for intricately pieced and turned vases and bowls

1ST PLACE FINE ART -- Mark Cottman, Baltimore, MD (Watercolor)
2ND PRIZE FINE ART -- Richard Toft, Accomac, VA (Egg Tempera)
3RD PRIZE FINE ART -- Robert Noonan, Ferndale, PA (Mixed Media Oils)

1ST PRIZE CRAFTS – Sean Brady, Plymouth, PA (Wire Sculpture)
2ND PRIZE CRAFTS – Tim Schultz, Schultz Glass Art, Home, PA (Glass)
3RD PRIZE CRAFTS – William Alburger, Barto, PA (Woodwork)

1ST PRIZE JEWELRY – Jennifer Kerper, East Norriton, PA
2ND PRIZE JEWELRY – Bonnie Hedden, Wellsboro, PA
3RD PRIZE JEWELRY – Daniel Lomax, Bristol, PA

1ST PRIZE PHOTOGRAPHY – Scott Davidson, Portersville, PA
2ND PRIZE PHOTOGRAPHY -- Matt Schrier, Holland PA
3RD PRIZE PHOTOGRAPHY -- Laura DeNardo, Baltimore MD

The 2010 New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival is scheduled for September 25-26. For more information, visit www.NewHopeChamber.com. Applications for the juried festival are posted online in early 2010.

Situated along the banks of the Delaware River, the quaint village of New Hope provides the perfect getaway destination for all ages and interests. This sophisticated yet relaxed country town in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylvania offers unique shopping; live music and theatre; historic barge, train and horse-drawn carriage rides; museums, art galleries and antique shops; fine restaurants and casual fare; plus romantic bed & breakfasts and family-friendly hotels - all within one square-mile.

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the economic, civil, commercial, cultural, artistic, historical and educational interests of the area. For more information, visit www.NewHopeChamber.com or call 215.862.9990.

Posted on 29 Sep 2009