Question 1

2025

Accepted Answer

OLD CAPITAL ART FAIR
Saturday, May 17 -  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 -  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Old State Capital
1 Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org
🥇 Award:  First Place in Oil Painting
🥉Award:  Third Place in Childrens' Tent Entry

COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL
Friday, June 6 - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday, June 7 - 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday, June 8 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Downtown Riverfront, Columbus, Ohio

ALLENTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 14 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, June 15 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Delaware Ave in Allentown Historic Neighborhood - Buffalo NY
AllentownArtFestival.com
​🥉Award:  Third Place in Painting

SYRACUSE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Friday, July 25: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 26: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 27: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Syracuse, NY
https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/syracuse-arts-crafts-festival
​🏅Award of Distinction

CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL
Friday, August 1 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, August 2 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, August 3 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte, Colorado

MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW
Saturday, August 16 - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, August 17 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wooded Parks and Streets of Mount Gretna, PA
Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL of the ARTS
Saturday, September 13 -  11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 14 -  11:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m.
3200 - 3500 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
(Along Belmont to Hawthorne)

PEORIA ART GUILD FINE ART FAIR
Saturday, September 27 -  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 28 -  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
200 NE Water St,  Peoria, IL 61602

IX ART SHOW - EVENING SHOWCASE
Friday, October 24, 2025 8:00pm to 12:00am
Saturday, October 25, 2025 8:00pm to 12:00am 
Doubletree Hilton Reading
701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
imaginativerealism.com

Question 2

2024

Accepted Answer

ART ON THE SQUARE 
Friday, May 17, 2024                   4:00PM  -  9:00PM
Saturday, May 18, 2024              10:00AM  -  7:00PM
Sunday, May 19, 2024                11:00AM  -  5:00PM
Belleville Public Square,  Belleville, IL 62220
ArtontheSquare.com (artonthesquare.com)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

Joan Voss Renner Purchase Award

COLUMBUS ART FESTIVAL
Friday, June 7, 2024                     11:00am to 9:00pm 
Saturday, June 8, 2024                 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday, June 9, 2024                  10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Downtown Riverfront in the Scioto Mile
columbusartfestival.org (columbusartfestival.org)

GLEN PARK ART FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 27, 2024                 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024                  10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Glen Park near 5565 Main St. in Williamsville, NY 14221
glenparkartfestival.com (glenparkartfestival.com)

Question 3

2023

Accepted Answer

ATLANTA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL
April 14-16th, 2023: Atlanta, GA
Fri Noon-9pm Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Piedmont Park, Atlanta GA
dogwood.org (dogwood.org)

ARTISPHERE
May 12 - 14th, 2023: Greenville, SC
Fri Noon-8pm Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Main Street, Downtown Greenville, South Carolina (South)
artisphere.org (artisphere.org)

ST CHARLES FINE ART SHOW
May 27-28th, 2023: St Charles, IL
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Along the Banks of the Fox River
stcharlesfineartshow.com (stcharlesfineartshow.com)

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
June 10-11th, 2023: Buffalo, NY
Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Downtown Buffalo - Delaware Ave
allentownartfestival.com (allentownartfestival.com)

CROSBY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
June 23 -25th, 2023: Toledo, OH
Fri 6 - 9pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Toledo Botanical Garden
https://crosbyfest.com/(https://crosbyfest.com/)

ART ON THE SQUARE - MADISON
July 8 -9th, 2023: Madison, WI
9-6pm Sat, 10-5pm Sun
Capital Square in Downtown Madison
mmoca.org/activities/art-fair-on-the-square
​
GLEN PARK ART FESTIVAL
July 29-30th, 2023: Williamsville, NY
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Along Glen Park Ave in Williamsville, NY
https://www.facebook.com/GlenParkArtsFestival/(https://www.facebook.com/GlenParkArtsFestival/)

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
August 12-13th, 2023: Lewiston, NY
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Village of Lewiston, NY
https://artcouncil.org/art-festival/(https://artcouncil.org/art-festival/)

LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
September 9 - 10th, 2023: Chicago, IL
11 - 7pm pm Sat and Sun
Broadway at Hawthorne
https://lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com/(https://lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com/)

Question 4

2022

Accepted Answer

ARLINGTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
April 23-24th, 2022: Arlington, VA
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm  
3003 Washington Blvd
artfestival.com/festivals/arlington-festival-arts/artist
​
ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN SPRING TIME ART FESTIVAL
May 14-15th, 2022: Alexandria, VA
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm  
300 John Carlyle St.
artfestival.com/festivals/alexandria-king-street-art-festival/artist

ST CHARLES FINE ART SHOW
May 28-29th, 2022: St Charles, IL
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Along the Banks of the Fox River
stcharlesfineartshow.com (stcharlesfineartshow.com)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
INVITATIONAL AWARD

COLUMBUS ART FESTIVAL
June 10th, 11th and 12th, 2022: Columbus, OH
11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm
At the Riverfront
columbusartsfestival.org

ART ON THE SQUARE - MADISON
July 9-10th, 2022: Madison, WI
9-6pm Sat, 10-5pm Sun
Capital Square in Downtown Madison
mmoca.org/activities/art-fair-on-the-square
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
INVITATIONAL AWARD

GLEN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
July 30 - 31st, 2022: Williamsville, NY
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm  
Glen Ave Running through Glen Park
glenparkartfest.com (glenparkartfest.com)
​
LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
August 13-14th, 2022: Lewiston, NY
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Center St.
artcouncil.org/art-festival (artcouncil.org/art-festival)

LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
September 10-11th, 2022: Chicago, IL
Sat & Sun 11am-7pm
3200-3500 N. Broadway
lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com (lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com)

AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS (Cancelled Due to Hurricane IAN)
September 30th - October 2nd, 2022: Williamsburg, VA
Fri 5pm - 7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg
www.aofta.org (aofta.org)

Question 5

2021

Accepted Answer

4 BRIDGES FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
AWARD: Poster and Logo Winner
April 16-18, 2021:  Chattanooga, TN
First Horizon Pavilion
                      avarts.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artsfestbg.com)

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
AWARD: First Place Painting
August 14-15, 2021:  Lewiston, NY
Center Street, Lewiston, New York
                      ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)
 
LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
AWARD: Lakeview East Poster and Event Logo
September 11-12, 2021:  Chicago, IL
Belmont to Hawthorne, N Broadway Chicago, IL 60640
                      Chicago, IL 60640
                      lakeviewestfestivalofthearts.com

MADISON MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Art Fair on the Square
September 25-26th, 2021:  Madison, WI
227 State Street
Madison, Wisconsin
mmoca.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)

Question 6

2019

Accepted Answer

GASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa, FL
Gasparillaarts.com(Gasparillaarts.com)

UNDER THE OAKS FINE ARTS SHOW
Vero Beach Art Club, Vero Beach, FL
verobeachartclub.com(verobeachartclub.com)

DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH ART FESTIVAL
City Place, West Palm Beach, FL
ArtFestival.com(ArtFestival.com)

ARLINGTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Highland Street in the Clarendon District, Arlington, VA
ArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtFestival.com)

SPRINGFIELD OLD CAPITOL ART FAIR
Old Capitol grounds in downtown Springfield, IL
Socaf.org(Socaf.org)

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
(Did not exhibit this year but won the Poster)
AllentownArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artsfestbg.com)
AWARD: First Place Allentown Poster Logo
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

COLUMBUS ART FESTIVAL
Downtown Riverfront, Columbus, OH
columbusartsfestival.org(columbusartsfestival.org)

WICKFORD ART FESTIVAL
Main & Brown St. Wickford, RI
wickfordart.org(wickfordart.org)

GLEN PARK ART FESTIVAL
Glen Park, Williamsville, NY
glennparkartfest.com  (glennparkartfest.com)

LEWISTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Center St, Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(ArtCouncil.org)

LETCHWORTH ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Letchworth State Park, Perry, NY
artswyco.org(artswyco.org)

RIVER ARTS FEST
Jefferson & Union, Memphis, TN
riverartsmemphis.org(riverartsmemphis.org)

Question 7

2018

Accepted Answer

ATLANTA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA
dogwood.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/dogwood.org)

ARLINGTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Highland St in Clarendon district, Arlingotn, VA
artfestival.com/cities/arlington(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artfestival.com/cities/arlington)

A-RTS: ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE ARTS FESTIVAL
Rockville Town Square, Rockville, MD
a-rts.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/a-rts.org)

SPRINGFIELD OLD CAPITAL ART FAIR
Old State Capitol grounds in downtown Springfield, IL
socaf.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/socaf.org)

NIAGRA FRONTIER ART EXHIBIT
Keenan Center, Lockport, NY
kenancenter.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/kenancenter.org)

ARTSFEST OF GREATER HARRISBURG
Riverfront Park, Downtown Harrisburg, PA
artsfestbg.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artsfestbg.com)

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
AllentownArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artsfestbg.com)
AWARD: First Place Allentown Poster Logo
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

EAST AURORA OUTDOOR FINE ARTS EXHIBIT
East Aurora Middle School. 430 Main St. East Aurora, NY
eaartsociety.weebly.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/eaartsociety.weebly.com)
AWARD: Best of Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

WICKFORD ART FESTIVAL
Main & Brown St. Wickford, RI
wickfordart.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/wickfordart.org)

MMoCA ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE
Wisconsin State Capitol Square, Madison, WI
mmoca.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/mmoca.org)

GLEN PARK ART FESTIVAL
Glen Park, Williamsville, NY
glenparkartfest.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/glenparkartfest.com)

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St. Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)

SHADYSIDE ART FESTIVAL
739 Bellefonte St, Pittsburgh, PA
artfestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artfestival.com)

CLOTHESLINE ART SHOW
500 University Ave. Rochester, NY
mag.rochester.edu/events/clothesline-festival/(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/mag.rochester.edu/events/clothesline-festival/)

FUNKY FERNDALE ART FESTIVAL
200 W Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI
funkyferndaleartfair.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/funkyferndaleartfair.com)

LETCHWORTH ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Letchworth State Park, Perry, NY
artswyco.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artswyco.org)
AWARD: Theme Winner
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

BELLE (SOLO SHOW)
1416 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY
Artist Reception: Nov. 9th 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Question 8

2017

Accepted Answer

ST STEPHENS ART SHOW
Coconut Grove, FL, 33133
artshowss.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artshowss.org)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
AWARD: Third Place: Mixed Media

LEMOYNE CHAIN OF PARKS ART FESTIVAL
125 North Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL
chainofparks.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/chainofparks.com)

CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
4469 Stella Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
chastainparkartsfestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/chastainparkartsfestival.com)

SPRINGFIELD OLD CAPITAL ART FAIR
Old State Capitol grounds in downtown Springfield, IL
socaf.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/socaf.org)

FAIRPORT CANAL DAYS
6 S Main St, Fairport, NY
FairportCanalDays.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/FairportCanalDays.com)

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
AllentownArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/AllentownArtFestival.com)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
AWARD: Third Place: Painting Realistic

FOUNTAIN SQUARE ART FESTIVAL
Church & Sherman, Downtown Evanston, IL
chicagoevents.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/chicagoevents.com)

WICKFORD ART FESTIVAL
Main & Brown St. Wickford, RI
wickfordart.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/wickfordart.org)

WESTPORT FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Main St. Westport, CT
westportdma.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/westportdma.com)

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St. Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)

CLOTHESLINE ART SHOW
500 University Ave. Rochester, NY
mag.rochester.edu/events/clothesline-festival/(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/mag.rochester.edu/events/clothesline-festival/)

ROYCROFT CAMPUS ART SHOW
31 S. Grove St, E Aurora, NY
roycroftcampuscorp.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/roycroftcampuscorp.com)

LETCHWORTH ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Letchworth State Park, Perry, NY
artswyco.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artswyco.org)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
AWARD: First Place: Theme

Question 9

2016

Accepted Answer

THE NEIGHBORHOOD, 2016 SHERIDAN ILLUSTRATION GRAD SHOW
99 Sudbury, Toronto, ON Canada
Reception: 7:00pm April 14th
instagram.com/sheridanillustration(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/instagram.com/sheridanillustration)
twitter.com/sheridanillo(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/twitter.com/sheridanillo)
illustrationism.tumblr.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/illustrationism.tumblr.com)

FAIRPORT CANAL DAYS
6 S Main St, Fairport, NY
FairportCanalDays.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/FairportCanalDays.com)

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
AllentownArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/AllentownArtFestival.com)

NIAGARA FRONTIER ART EXHIBIT
Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY
kenancenter.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/kenancenter.org)

PARK AVENUE SUMMER ART FEST
Park Ave. Rochester, NY
RochesterEvents.com/park-ave-festival(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/RochesterEvents.com/park-ave-festival)
AWARD: First Place: Painting
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
College Alley off Center St. Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)

ELMWOOD AVE. FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY (between West Barry & St James Place)
eafa.techriver.net(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/eafa.techriver.net)

CLOTHESLINE ART SHOW
500 University Ave. Rochester, NY
mag.rochester.edu/events/clothesline-festival/(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/mag.rochester.edu/events/clothesline-festival/)

QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
OPJaycees.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/OPJaycees.com)
AWARD: Best of Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

LETCHWORTH ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Letchworth State Park, Perry, NY
artswyco.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/artswyco.org)

FIRST FRIDAYS ART SHOW
MJ Peterson
431 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
Reception: Friday December 2, 6PM – 9PM
allentown.org/first-fridays(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/allentown.org/first-fridays)

Question 10

2015

Accepted Answer

FAIRPORT CANAL DAYS
6 N Main St, Fairport, NY
FairportCanalDays.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/FairportCanalDays.com)
AWARD: Best of Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
AllentownArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/AllentownArtFestival.com)
AWARD: Third Place: Painting, Realism
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

LOCKPORT OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Main St, Lockport, NY
AWARD: Best in Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
133 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY
CornHillArtsFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/CornHillArtsFestival.com)

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St.  Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)
AWARD: Third Place: Mixed Media
AWARD: Honorable Mention: Graphic Arts & Drawing
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

PARK AVE SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Park-Avenue.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/Park-Avenue.org)

QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
OPJaycees.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/OPJaycees.com)
AWARD: Best of Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

Question 11

2014

Accepted Answer

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
www.allentownartfestival.com(allentownartfestival.com)
AWARD: First Place: Painting - Realism
AWARD: Honorable Mention: Watercolor
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

LOCKPORT OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Main Street Section of Lockport, NY
AWARD: First Place: Painting
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

ART ONTHE RIVERWALK
Niawanda Park, Tonawanda. NY
AWARD: Best of Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
133 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY
CornHillArtsFestival.com
(cornhillartsfestival.com)
NIAGARA FRONTIER ART EXHIBIT
Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY
kenancenter.org
(kenancenter.org)AWARD: Sheila Whalen Memorial Realism in Drawing
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St.  Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org
(artcouncil.org)
PARK AVE SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Park-Avenue.org
(park-avenue.org)
QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
opfestivalofthearts.org
(https://opfestivalofthearts.org/)AWARD: First Place: Painting
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

BUFFALO SOCIETY OF ARTISTS 118TH CATALOGUE EXHIBITION
curated by Michael Beam
Hi-Temp Fabrication, 79 Perry St.  Buffalo, NY
Hi-Tempfab.com
BuffaloSocietyOfArtists.com
(BuffaloSocietyofArtists.com)
EMERGING ARTISTS SHOW
River Art Gallery and Gifts, 83 Webster St, N Tonawanda, NY
RiverArtGalleryAndGifts.com (RiverArtGalleryandGifts.com)

Question 12

2013

Accepted Answer

FAIRPORT CANAL DAYS
6 N Main St, Fairport, NY
FairportCanalDays.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/FairportCanalDays.com)

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL 
Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
AllentownArtFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/AllentownArtFestival.com)
AWARD: Second Place: Drawing
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

LOCKPORT OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 
Main St, Lockport, NY
AWARD: Best of Show
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/994683_643fdadf70cc4be98bd79da867bfa0dc~mv2.png

TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT, 52nd
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TorontoOutdoorArt.org (https://kelseymerkle.com/events/TorontoOutdoorArt.org)

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
133 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY
CornHillArtsFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/CornHillArtsFestival.com)

CANAL FESTIVAL OF THE TONAWANDAS
 Main St, Tonawanda, NY
 CanalFest.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/CanalFest.org)
AWARD: Best of Show
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LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St.  Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)
AWARD: Honorable Mention: Mixed Media
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QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL 
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
OPJaycees.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/OPJaycees.com)
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AWARD: First Place: Painting

Question 13

2012

Accepted Answer

20th ANNUAL WNY ARTISTS REGIONAL EXHIBITION
Art Dialouge Gallery, One Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY
www.wnyag.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/www.wnyag.com)

2012 WNY Young Artist’s Exhibition
 Impact Artists’ Gallery, Tri-Main Building, Suite 545
 2495 Main St, Buffalo, NY
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AWARD: First Place
AWARD: Honorable Mention

VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS 2012 GRAD SHOW
                    Sheridan College, 1410 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Canada
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AWARD: Award of Excellence in Recognition of the Highest Achievement for Figurative 2D Work

FAIRPORT CANAL DAYS
6 N Main St, Fairport, NY
FairportCanalDays.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/FairportCanalDays.com)

LOCKPORT OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Main St, Lockport, NY

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
133 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY
CornHillArtsFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/CornHillArtsFestival.com)

CANAL FESTIVAL OF THE TONAWANDAS
Main St, Tonawanda, NY
CanalFest.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/CanalFest.org)
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AWARD: First Place: Drawing

NIAGARA FRONTIER ART EXHIBIT
Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY
kenancenter.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/kenancenter.org)
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AWARD: Sheila Whalen Memorial Realism in Drawing

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St.  Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)

QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
OPJaycees.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/OPJaycees.com)
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AWARD: Best of Show

Question 14

2011

Accepted Answer

LOCKPORT OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Main St, Lockport, NY

CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
133 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY
CornHillArtsFestival.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/CornHillArtsFestival.com)

SPENCERPORT CANAL DAYS
Historic Canal Town, Spencerport, NY

LEWISTON ART FESTIVAL
Center St.  Lewiston, NY
ArtCouncil.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ArtCouncil.org)

CREATIVE ARTS SHOW
Erie County Fair Grounds, Creative Arts Building, Hamburg NY
ECFair.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ECFair.com)
AWARD: Best of Show
AWARD: Directors Award
AWARD: Second Place: Plein Air Painting
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QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
OPJaycees.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/OPJaycees.com)
AWARD: First Place Painting
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ERIE COUNTY FAMILY COURT BUILDING
Artspace 5th & 6th floor, Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY

41ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY
RMSC.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/RMSC.org)

Question 15

2010

Accepted Answer

SOLO ART SHOW
Clarence Center Coffee Company, Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY

YOUNG WOMAN’S EXHIBITION
Impact Artist’s Gallery, Tri-Main Building, Suite 545, 2495 Main St, Buffalo, NY
AWARD: First Place
AWARD: Second Place
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CHS ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART SHOW
Clarence High School, 9625 Main St, Clarence, NY
AWARD: Clarence Arts Society Scholarship
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YOUNG CURATORS SHOW
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,  NY

ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Allentown Village Society,  Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
AWARD: Allentown Village Society Art Scholarship
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ART ON THE RIVERWALK
Niawanda Park, Tonawanda, NY
AWARD: Honorable Mention
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NIAGARA FRONTIER ART EXHIBIT
Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY
KenanCenter.org(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/KenanCenter.org)
AWARD: Sheila Whalen Memorial Realism in Drawing
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CREATIVE ARTS SHOW
Erie County Fair Grounds, Creative Arts Building, Hamburg NY
ECFair.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/ECFair.com)

QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Orchard Park Middle School Campus, Orchard Park, NY
OPJaycees.com(https://kelseymerkle.com/events/OPJaycees.com)

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