For Immediate Release • JUNE 1, 2009 • Kathleen (718) 797-3116
 presents:
THE 2008 “BIG IDEA” AWARD CERTIFICATE WINNERS OF A POPULAR VOTE BY OUR ESTEEMED


 AUDIENCES AND VIEWERS

Micro Museum appreciates its public since they travel from all over the world to come to our location at 123 Smith Street frequently singing praises for the artists we highlight. Like many interactive experiences at Micro Museum ---- voting is also interactive. Here are the results from our best of show popular votes. To see all the winners images go to MicroMuseum.biz and click guest artists>>

Pictured above is photographer Johannes Kroemer, winner of the Best of Show Award Certificate for Twins: Sets of 2 along with his twin poised subjects at the opening party on October 24, 2008. Exhibition closed November 22. Current exhibit is Metaphoric Sunrise/Sunset

BIG Ideas is curated by Kathleen Laziza, founding director of Micro Museum. Exhibits are open to the public every Saturday 12 – 7 PM ---- $2 with special events throughout the year. For details go to micromuseum.com.

Hidden Pictures: Voyeurism in America

Best of Show - Jeremy Couillard

Curator’s Choice – Joseph Farbrook

Honorable Mention – Natasha Harsh

Young at Heart Award – Audra Whitner

Spirit Award – J. Pouwels

Spirit Award – Kathy Budd

VERTICAL PENMANSHIP

Best of Show - Kathleen Laziza

Curator’s Choice – Charles Printz Kopelson

Honorable Mention – Melissa Moreno

Young at Heart Award – Wanda Ewing

Spirit Award – Debra Friedkin

DNA 'R US

Best of Show - Hisayasu Takashio

Curator’s Choice – Eric Galandak

Honorable Mention – Arora

Young at Heart Award – Ralph Mindicino

Spirit Award – Ann Haaland

Spirit Award - Emily Schihmanne

FOR YOUR LINES ONLY

Best of Show - Darren Saravis

Curator’s Choice – Marie Christine Katz

Honorable Mention – Roberto Mendez

Young at Heart Award – Sayward Henry

Spirit Award - Claudia Drake

METAPHORHIC SUNRISE/SUNSET

Best of Show - Melissa McClain

Honorable Mention – Sylvie Muller

Curator’s Choice – Ruth Ava Lyons

Spirit Award – Giang Nguyen

Spirit Award – Debra Friedkin

Young at Heart Award – Bill Hamilton

TWINS:SETS OF 2

Best of Show - Johannes Kroemer

Honorable Mention – Claire Yeoman

Curator’s Choice – Elise Roedenbeck

Spirit Award – Sanders Watson

Spirit Award – Uli Minoggio

Young at Heart Award – David Platt

RAGING AGAINST THE ……

Best of Show – My Pet Dragon

Honorable Mention – Sara Conklin

Curator’s Choice – Tiana Peterson

Spirit Award – Kate Pollard

Spirit Award – Brook Overline

Young at Heart Award – Jessica Maxcy

ANIMALS IN YOUR KINGDOM

Best of Show - Reet Das

Curator’s Choice – Azita Ganji

Honorable Mention – Julie McConnell

Spirit Award – David Platt

Spirit Award - Summer Hart

Young at Heart Award – Azita Ganji

THE TEENY TINY SHOW

Best of Show - Katie Gately

Curator’s Choice – Kathleen Jean Jacques

Honorable Mention – Nancy Sadler

Young at Heart Award – Catalina Viejo

Spirit Award – Emily Gear

Spirit Award - Reet Das

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Best of Show - Joan Benefiel

Curator’s Choice – Jia-Jen Lin

Honorable Mention – Casey John Opstad

Young at Heart Award – Sheryl Humphrey

Spirit Award – Jenn DeWald

Spirit Award - Drew Simenson

Award Definitions: Best of Show received the most votes. Honorable Mention is a close second. Curator's Choice is a Laziza favorite. Spirit is for high achievement. Young at Heart is from our youth audiences.

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