TVAA Photo Contest winners
February 18, 2023
February First Friday at Gallery 'N' Gifts debuted the 18th annual Photo Contest. The entries this year showcased incredible talent of dozens of local photographers. The bi-annual event offers local photographers a chance to display their work and perhaps capture one of the winning ribbons or a first place cash prize. The next contest will be held in August with submissions being accepted July 21-31. Submission fees are $5 each and proceeds go toward art scholarships through Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Tehachapi Arts Foundation.
Contest Winners:
Best of Show:
Arden Howell
Landscape & Nature:
First place: Arden Howell
Second place: DagoV
Third place: Nelson Gonzalez-Armondo
Honorable Mention: Arden Howell
Animals:
First place: Cassie Sarkisian
Second place: Daniel Skleet
Third place: Vincent Hernandez
Honorable Mention: Arden Howell
Black & White / Sepia:
First place: Nelson Gonzalez-Armondo
Second place: Cassie Sarkisian
Third place: Paul Smethurst
Honorable Mention: Paul Smethurst
People:
First place: Mikailey J. Irvine
Second place: Melissa Hetzell
Third place: Cassie Sarkisian
Travel & Architecture:
First place: Joseph Kinn
Second place: Daniel Skleet
Third place: Vincent Hernandez
Honorable Mention: DagoV
Transportation:
First place: Cassie Sarkisian
Second place: Vincent Hernandez
Third place: Nelson Gonzalez-Armondo
Honorable Mention: Mikailey J. Irvine
Youth Photography:
First place: Brooklyn Hetzel
Second place: Brooklyn Hetzel
Third place: Kiera Irvine