Eden Announces Winning Artists of Naples Invitational Art Fest 2012

Fort Myers, FL, March 08, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Eden Autism Services announces the winners of the 15th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest presented by Eden Autism Services, a juried art show, held Jan. 28 and 29, in Naples. Consistently ranked as one of America’s top art shows by industry magazine Sunshine Artists, The Naples Invitational Art Fest is unique in Florida and the country because the proceeds benefit a 501(c)3 organization, Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and provide support to their families by providing a range of community based services to meet specific needs throughout the lifespan. These services include K-12 schools in Fort Myers and Naples, clinical services, consultations and community training, and adult residential, vocational training and employment services.

Art lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a second Art Fest on March 17-18, 2012 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. For more information visit edenartfest.com

Best of Show:
Marcus Thomas - Painting
John Chen - Painting

Award of Excellence:
Antoni Kozlowski - Jewelry
Thomas Dumke - Wood

Award of Distinction:
Julie Carlson - Painting
David Gordon - Painting
Tim Peters - Pottery
John Gunther - Fiber

Award of Merit:
Abby Warman - Painting
Barbara Groenteman - Painting
Bob Osborne - Painting
Aaron Sault - Jewelry
Gert Olsen - Sculpture
Darlene Pearse - Painting
Wayne Francis - Mixed Media
Sue Brown Gordon - Jewelry
Libby Lynne - Drawing
Mike Collins - Jewelry

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