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2022 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Winners Announced Contact Name: Ann Frescura Contact Email: ann@siestakeychamber.com Contact Phone Number: 941-349-3800 The top sand sculpting champions were declared during the 12th annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival, held November 11-14, which drew thousands to Siesta Public Beach. Awards were presented November 13, to the winning doubles teams and solo master sand sculptors. Due to the adverse weather which caused delay in set up and reduced sculpting time the artists agreed to split the prize money equally among the participating artists. We commend their spirit of teamwork and professional courtesy and congratulate them all on their outstanding sculptures. 1st Place Doubles: “Viking King” by Karen Fralich and Dan Belcher 2nd Place Doubles: “Zero Hour” aka Rocket Man by Matt Long and Brian Wigelsworth 3rd Place Doubles: “In the Eye of Bee Holder” by Matt Deibert and Ian Deibert. 1st Place Solo: “Home is a State of Mind” by Maxim Gazendam 2nd Place Solo: “Passing” by Carl Jara 3rd Place Solo: “System Error” by Bouke Atema. Sculptors’ Choice Artist Team: Karen Fralich and Dan Belcher Sculptors’ Choice Solo Artist: Maxim Gazendam. People’s Choice: Solo: “Passing” by Carl Jara People’s Choice Doubles: “Zero Hour” aka Rocket Man by Brian Wigelsworth and Matt Long A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Siesta Key Crystal Classic will benefit scholarships at Ringling College of Art and Design and will assist talented, creative students so that they may be able to pursue their dreams of higher education in art and design. The Siesta Key Crystal Classic is presented by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. The event mission is to promote tourism, local businesses and the visual arts via the production of one of the most unique sculpture festivals held in the world on the #1 beach in the U.S. Visit www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com for award photos