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We are so pleased to announce the merit award winners for Centerfest 2026! Best in Show-Richard Wilson (Drawing), Booth
Durham Arts CouncilSeptember 20, 2026

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We are so pleased to announce the merit award winners for Centerfest 2026!

Best in Show-Richard Wilson (Drawing), Booth A45-46 First Place-Dan Murphy (Sculpture), Booth A06 Second Place-Chris Matias (Clay), Booth B20 Third Place-Johanny De Los Santos (Jewelry), Booth A26 Best Durham Artist-Delores Farmer (Clay), Booth A19-20 Duke Arts Threads of Community Award- Chloe Urbancyzk (Painting), Booth B27 Coca-Cola Citizen’s Choice- Bren West (Mixed Media), Booth A24 Thank you to our esteemed judges for this selection, and thank you to the artists for making Centerfest such a great show! Congratulations to all!
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