The 2022 Black Apple Awards were a smashing success. We packed the house at 214 in Springdale for our return after a two and a half year absence due to COVID-19. It felt good to be back and fill a space we've long been a fan of since the days it was inhabited by the Arts Center of the Ozarks. The gallery downstairs was filled with paintings and sculptures while the blackbox gallery upstairs featured installations, sculptures, neon art, and experimental videos.
FAVORITE MAKER: Gina Rose Gallina
FAVORITE 2DARTIST: printgurl
FAVORITE 3D ARTIST: Eugene Sargent
JEWELRY DESIGNER: Keely Wake (Flora & Fauna)
FASHION DESIGNER: Rosie Rose
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER: Meredith Mashburn
FAVORITE ARTS EVENT: Fayetteville Roots Fest
FAVORITE PUBLIC ARTIST: Olivia Trimble
FAVORITE COMEDIAN: Raj Suresh
FAVORITE PERFORMANCE GROUP: NWA Ballet Theatre
FAVORITE SHOW: The Wendy Love Edge Show
FAVORITE SOLO MUSICIAN: Patti Steel
FAVORITE BAND: Arkansauce
FAVORITE DJ OR ELECTRONIC ARTIST: DJ Girlfriend
FAVORITE INDIE VENUE: George's Majestic lounge
FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK: Yeyo's
FAVORITE SWEETS: Little Bread Company
FAVORITE CHEF: Amanda Ivy
FAVORITE COCKTAIL BAR OR LOUNGE: Maxine's Taproom
FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: Arsaga's Coffee
FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: Black Apple Hard Cider