Cafe Venice provided the wine and tapas for the Frame Design Contest Awards Presentation held at Collectors’ Gallery and Framery. Only three top awards presented but all 13 entrants were Winners and received a 10% discount on future framing.
First Place Winner was Dave Wilson, owner of Sunbug who framed a Dali wood block that was sensational. Family and friends were on hand to receive his award as Dave and wife Sandy were away diving in the Turks & Caicos with their son.
Second Place Winner was Fay Hamilton of Englewood who framed a print from Collectors’ Gallery & Framery’s inventory. It is of a painting by W. Whitaker entitled Straw Hat With Pink Ribbon.Very effective and sophisticated frame choices. Pictured is Janice Riordan, Designer/Owner of Seaside Chic who participated as a judge and gifted the second place award to Fay Hamilton.
Third Place Winner was Sandy Walters who teaches Floral Design courses for the Venice Area Garden Club. She chose a personal favorite photo of her husband that was taken by her son. Her designing eye was apparent. Awarding her is Leah Sherman, Owner of Collectors’ Gallery & Framery<