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2026 Public Works Exhibit Recap

Group of people in an art gallery hold People’s Choice certificates, smiling under warm lights and colorful paintings.

Public Works 2026 has been one for the books! This year we were proud to expand the voting categories for visitors, offering more opportunities for individuals to be recognized for their work. Thank you to every that has visited the gallery thus far, and a big thank you to everyone that took time to vote for their favorite works! The votes have been tallied and we're excited to share the winners from the 2026 Public Works Exhibit!


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About the Exhibit


Sponsored by Fayetteville PWC, Public Works is one of our most highly anticipated exhibits of the year celebrating the creativity of artists of all ages and skill levels from across Cumberland County. Our Main Gallery overflows with inspiration, featuring an exciting array of artwork from sculpture to watercolor.




People's Choice Awards Winners


Amateur Artist


Winner

Free Bird

Michael Marcotte


Framed close-up drawing of a bald eagle head on a gallery wall; label reads Michael Marcotte, Free Bird, Color Pencil

Honorable Mention

Finally Home

Erica Rice


Painting of a Black woman from behind with curly hair, hugging a white cloth, wearing light jeans, on a gallery wall with labels.

Honorable Mention

Untitled

Joshua Olivas


Framed black-and-white abstract drawing of a flowing figure on a gallery wall, with label reading Joshua Olivas, Untitled, Pencil.


New Artist


Winner

MJJ Squared

Dana Rankin


Framed black-and-white collage portraits of Michael Jackson in four poses, smiling and singing, on a gallery wall.

Honorable Mention

Sad

Aniyah Little


Colorful abstract painting of a face with heavy blue eyeshadow, long lashes, and nose ring on a pink-blue-yellow background

Honorable Mention

Sea of Reeds

Riley Keating


Framed painting of a lighthouse and wooden boardwalk through golden marsh under a pink-blue sunset sky, labeled Riley Keating.

Honorable Mention

Merle the Squirrel and that Dog Down the Street

Jackie Guin


Framed painting of a squirrel perched on a sleepy dog, with a gallery label reading Wendy Lacey on a beige wall.


Semi-Professional Artist


Winner

Groovy

October Lurty


Framed pop-art portrait of a blue-haired woman with big eyes and red lips on a yellow starry background; plaque reads October Lurty

Honorable Mention

Always Us, Never Them!

Tyrone Harris


Abstract portrait of a colorful woman with blue hair and gold hoop earring in geometric stained-glass shapes; plaque reads Tyrone Harris.

Honorable Mention

Pieces of Who I am

Justin Chaplin


Framed black art print bordered with pink flowers and berries, showing red masks and healing text with a red butterfly.


Professional Artist


Winner

Woman and Child

Veronda Jones


Portrait painting of a Black mother holding a child, in a blue headwrap and wrap, before a yellow halo on maroon background.

Honorable Mention

The Meetup

Mia Klavon


Framed painting of a purple walrus facing a mermaid-like woman on orange and aqua background, with gallery labels

Honorable Mention

Blossom

Inspired Mache




Youth Artist


Winner

Summer Nights

Lucas Bridges


Colorful abstract floral painting on a black canvas, with glittery speckles, displayed on a metal stand against a beige wall.

Honorable Mention

Squirrel

Abigail Solomon


Framed painting of a squirrel on a stump holding a nut beneath a bright yellow orb, on a dark green background.

Honorable Mention

Colored Pencil Self Portrait

Oro Appresai


Framed self-portrait of a boy with blue glasses and a bow tie, in a pink striped shirt against a cloudy blue sky.

Honorable Mention

Zyla (nostalgia)

Charlotte Seymour


Framed pastel anime-style print of a blue-haired girl on grass, with NOSTALGIA text and Charlottetheartist signature.


Congratulations to all of the winners!

We look forward to seeing everyone next year!


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