By SALINA POST
The 2022 SculptureTour Salina exhibit is now on display downtown.
During the UNwrap Party for the exhibit on Saturday, the following merit awards were announced.
Best of Show Award of $2,500: Mr. Hatter’s Anthropodal Pursuits in Becoming Human: 002 Balance by Brady Hatter
Merit Award of $1,000: Hey, I Think I’m a Robin by Tim Chapman
Merit Award of $500: Say Cheese by Justin Deister
"It’s a wonderful exhibit this year! Very diverse," said Sylvia Rice, SculptureTour Salina committee member.
The 2022 exhibit is made up of 22 sculptures from 19 artists in seven states.
While the merit awards have already been given out, members of the general public will have until the end of December to vote for their favorite sculpture. The sculpture with the most votes will win the People's Choice Award. The winning sculpture is then purchased by the City of Salina and put on display in a permanent location for all to enjoy.
Pick up walking tour maps/ballots at the silver boxes at the mid-block pedestrian crossings on Santa Fe Avenue and from many of the downtown merchants.