2023 Walton County Artist of the Year

The application period for the 2023 Walton County Artist of the Year Award program is now CLOSED.

Thank you to all who submitted their artwork and applications! The winner will be announced at the Perfect in Walton County Awards event in January 2023.  

Through the annual Artist of the Year program, the Walton County Tourism Department promotes the destination’s thriving art community while placing the spotlight on one talented artist. This artist is recognized with the designation of “Artist of the Year” and is commissioned to create a special piece of artwork for Walton County. These artworks can be found hanging in the South Walton Courthouse Annex, the South Walton Visitor Center, and other public places throughout the county.

To learn more about the Artist of the Year program, download the informational flyer or contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at (850) 333-2728 or Lisa@visitsouthwalton.com.

Previous Artists of the Year

• 2022 – Joseph Messer
• 2021 – Chandler Williams
• 2020 – Doug Foltz
• 2019 – Jenna Varney
• 2018 – Kathleen Broaderick 
• 2017 – Marisol Gullo
• 2016 – Melody Bogle
• 2015 – Juan Adaro
• 2014 – Mary Hong 
• 2013 – Andy Saczynski
• 2012 – Allison Craft 
• 2011 – Allison Wickey 
• 2010 – Michael Granberry 
• 2009 – Michael McCarty
• 2008 – Donna Burgess
• 2007 – Bill Stephenson 
• 2006 – Phil Kiser
• 2005 – Justin Gaffrey 
• 2004 – Susan Lucas
• 2003 – Dorothy Starbuck