Three sculptures named 2022 'Best of Show' SculptureWalk honors

Nicole Ki, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
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"Carpe Carp" by Christine Knapp won first place for "Best of Show" at the 2022 downtown Sioux Falls SculptureWalk exhibition.
"Carpe Carp" by Christine Knapp won first place for "Best of Show" at the 2022 downtown Sioux Falls SculptureWalk exhibition.

Three sculptures, part of downtown Sioux Falls's annual SculptureWalk, were awarded Best of Show honors on Monday.

Christine Knapps, an artist from Lyons, Colorado, won first place with "Carpe Carp" and a $3,000 award. Second place, and a $2,000 award, went to Shohini Ghosh's "Voltereta," while third place, and a $1,000 award, went to Nathan Pierce and his sculpture "Selene."

The "best-of-the-best" sculptures were judged on artistic merit and creativity, according to a press release. Cash awards for the winning artists were a gift, provided by the Scoular Family Trust.

Second place for downtown Sioux Falls's annual SculptureWalk, "Voltereta" by Shohini Ghosh.
Second place for downtown Sioux Falls's annual SculptureWalk, "Voltereta" by Shohini Ghosh.

The current exhibit includes 60 original pieces of art, with a mission to bring art to the people. The SculptureWalk attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year.

Artist applications are officially open for the 2023 exhibit at SculptureWalkSiouxFalls.com/Artists. Professional and amateur sculptures are encouraged to apply.

Nathan Pierce's sculpture, showcased in downtown Sioux Falls, "Selene," won third place for "Best of Show" 2022 honors.
Nathan Pierce's sculpture, showcased in downtown Sioux Falls, "Selene," won third place for "Best of Show" 2022 honors.

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