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2024 WINNERS

The general public voted on their favorite Noisy Waters paintings to determine the next large mural installations in Bellingham. The Prize Walls will be installed in May 2025. 

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Joey Rose Emeryville, CA

GRAND PRIZE

Joey has received a $18,500 prize wall donated by Whatcom Community Foundation, Catholic Community Services and Paper Whale on the Francis Place at 1122 Cornwall Ave

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Nora BRuhn San Fransisco, CA

FIRst PLACE

Nora has received a $15,000 prize wall donated by the City of Bellingham at 1215 Railroad Ave

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Martin Plag the Netherlands

SECOnd PLACE

Martin has received a $6,000 prize wall donated by Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner at 200 NW Chestnut Street

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THIrd PLACE

John McPartland Nova Scotia

John has received a $1,000 cash prize.

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ARTISTS' CHOICE

Paige Bowman Vancouver, BC

Paige received $250 as the recipient of the

Artists' Choice Award. 

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