The Spartanburg Art Museum sponsored the 41st Annual Sidewalk Art Exhibition at Converse College on Saturday, November 7th. Awards were given by the juror, printmaker Gene Speer. Speer is known for his multi-layered monotypes.

Best in Show- David Benson of Spartanburg for his open media piece Polo Pony Collage.

In the Professional Category:

1st Place - Lauren Markley of Spartanburg for Pod Necklace
2nd Place - Sara Dame Setzer of Gaffney for Messy Painter Brushes
3rd Place - Barbara Yongue of Blair for The Oracle
Best in Clay Ceramics - David Zacharias of Spartanburg for Teapot with Fish
Best in Painting & Pastels - Thomas Tucker of Spartanburg for African Memories II

In the Amateur Category:

1st Place - Beth Ann Runnels of Hendersonville for Dawn
2nd Place - Maria Witcher of Greenville for Field Workers
3rd Place - John Bowles of Spartanburg for Venus Rising
Best in Painting & Pastels - Susan Hopps of Inman for Efficient Predators
Best in Photography Ceramics - Mindy Knight of Manning for Hollywild

In the College Category:

Best College Student - Carlon Steller of Converse College for Fly Little Bird
1st Place - Converse College
2nd Place - Wofford College

In the High School Category:

Best High School Student -Susan Todd of Spartanburg High School for Wrinkled Shirt
1st Place - Dorman High School
2nd Place - Spartanburg High School