J.J. has won numerous awards over the 20 or so years he entered and displayed his work at juried art fairs.  Attendance by the public ranged from a few thousand to over 200,000 art enthusiasts.   

 

Here are a few: 

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2022 - Best of Category, Art Fair Off the Square Madison, WI 

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2022 - Presidents Award, AGORA Art Fair, Fitchburg, WI

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2021 -  Award of Excellence, AGORA Art Fair, Fitchburg, WI

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2017 - Fine Arts, 2nd place, County Art Fair, Galena, IL

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2016 -  Award of Excellence, AGORA Art Fair, Fitchburg, WI

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2016 - Best of Show, Winnebagoland Art Fair, Oshkosh, WI

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2013 - Judges Choice, Sauk County Art Association, Baraboo, WI

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Prior to displaying his artwork at art fairs and galleries, J.J. entered and won awards in wood carving shows.  These included both novice and professional carvers.   

 

At one of the most respected carving shows, Wisconsin River Woodcarvers, he was awarded the Best of Show.  In addition to this award, he was awarded Blue (1st Place) and Red (2nd Place) ribbons for his creations.  

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Beginning in 2023, J.J. has made the decision to limit where he displays his work.   You will be able to see and purchase his original creations at the galleries listed, through Etsy, e-bay or at www.outofthinair.shop.

 

Commissions are accepted.      

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