OVERVIEW
Emerge! is an art festival presented by Hannan Center, open to emerging artists 55 years and older. The festival centers around a competition where artists are asked to submit up to two pieces of their best work to be judged by a jury of prominent arts professionals and also by a public vote of the arts community. Winners will be announced during a day of arts-focused activities at Hannan Center.
Hannan Center hosted the 2021 Emerge! Art Festival on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Over 100 pieces of artwork were submitted and then narrowed down by juror Misha McGlown to determine the top three awardees. Additionally, 6,799 votes were cast for the People’s Choice Award.
Special thanks to…..
Randal Charlton, Hannan Center Trustee and Emerge! Founder
The Charlton Foundation
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
Juror: Misha McGlown
Duo-Gard – Art Workshop Sponsor
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS!!!
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First Place Winner (Juried)
And A Star to Steer Her By / Erica Chappuis / Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
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Second Place Winner (Juried)
De Soto / David Prescott / Pen and Inks
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Third Place Winner (Juried)
A Winter’s Day / Richard Halprin / Acrylic, Ink and Pencil on Plywood
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People’s Choice Award
Lady Sings / Pamela Jackson / Acrylic Pour
Founding Sponsor
This activity is supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
The mission of Hannan Center is to preserve the dignity and enhance the quality of life for seniors in Michigan. In 1925, Luella Hannan founded the Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation to serve older adults in Detroit. Today, over 95 years later, Hannan continues to ensure that seniors are respected, valued, empowered to reach their potential and connected to a community of their choice. Through lifelong learning opportunities and care coordination, Hannan Center assists older adults with their social, educational, medical, financial and housing needs. For more information, visit www.hannan.org or call (313)833-1300.
