Coast Guard Art Program announces 2023 best in show

Coast Guard Art Program announces 2023 best in show
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Linda L. Fagan presents the George Gray award in recognition of support of the Coast Guard Art Program, Jul. 13, 2023 at the Salmagundi Club in New York. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Villa Rodriguez) NEW YORK — The Coast Guard Art Program announced the 2023 “best in show” artwork winner at its annual reception and art acceptance ceremony...

Coast Guard names John Ward winner of 2020 George Gray Award for Artistic Excellence

Coast Guard names John Ward winner of 2020 George Gray Award for Artistic Excellence
WASHINGTON — Artist John Ward has been named the winner of the 2020 George Gray Award for Artistic Excellence, the Coast Guard Art Program’s (COGAP) highest honor. Ward was selected for the award from among 22 artists whose 31 works are on display through August 7, 2020, at COGAP’s annual exhibit at the Salmagundi Club in in New York City. Ward received the juried award—the equivalent of “Best...