Artists Association Of Nantucket Announces 2025 Artist & Patron Awards

The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) announced the 2025 Artist and Patron Award recipients during a presentation at their Annual Meeting on Monday, August 18th. The awards are voted on by AAN staff and board members and they were presented to those in attendance by AAN Artistic Director Robert Frazier and Executive Director Tracey Sears.

Most of the awards are named after long-time artist members and loyal supporters of the AAN.

"These awards are not just a celebration of artistic achievement; they are a reflection of the deep-rooted legacy and vibrant creative spirit that exemplifies AAN’s core values. It’s an honor to recognize both our longstanding contributors and the emerging voices who continue to shape the future of our island’s art colony,” Frazier said.

Below are the award recipients.

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Greg and Judi Hill

Robert C. McDougall Award for Promising New Artist:

Lizbet Carroll Fuller

Hal Gomeau Patron Award:

The Johnson Family

George Smith Volunteer Award:

Pete Steingraber

Liz Schaeffler Sculpture / 3D Award:

Sharon Woods Hussey - jewelry

Pat Gardner 'En Plein Air' Award:

Illya Kagan

C. Robert Perrin Watercolor Award:

Mary Chandler

William Welch Painting Award:

Susan Coyne

Photography Award:

Jim Waterbury

John Lochtefeld Additional Media Award:

Allison Hudson - Pastels

Randy M. Goldberger Teaching Award:

Robert Frazier