Mosaics Fine Art Festival Honors 2026 Best of Show Winner

Mosaics Fine Art Festival awarded its 2026 Best of Show honor to Jessica Martinez of Washington, Missouri during the organization’s 31^st annual festival. Martinez was selected from nearly 70 juried artists representing more than 15 states.

Martinez received a $1,000 cash prize as the first-place winner for her oil and acrylic artwork. Eight artists received Awards of Recognition and $500 prizes:

·Chris Abigt, oil and acrylic, Ottumwa, Iowa

·Larry Drake, jewelry, Nashville, Tennessee

·Justin Leszcz, clay, St. Louis, Missouri

·Tatyana Robberts, oil and acrylic, O’Fallon, Illinois

·Byron Rogers, printmaking, Florissant, Missouri

·Steven Ryan, clay, Quincy, Illinois

·Steve Springmeyer, photography, St. Louis, Missouri

·Suzanne Woolf, mixed media, Greenville, South Carolina

“Jessica Martinez’s work stood out for its exceptional technical skill, thoughtful use of color and compelling artistic vision,” said Denise Wulff, president of Mosaics Fine Art Festival. “Her pieces demonstrate the level of creativity and craftsmanship that makes Mosaics such a meaningful celebration of fine art. We are proud to recognize her as this year’s Best of Show winner.”

The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a nonprofit organization that showcases local and regional artists while educating the community’s children and adults on how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all media. For more information, call (314) 406-2067 or visit Mosaics Fine Art Festival.