ArtPrize 2011 winner is from Iron Mountain
Source: MichiganRadio.org
The 2011 ArtPrize, a Michigan-wide art competition, had its results announced this week, and the winner is an Iron Mountain native, Mia Tavonatti.
Excerpt: ArtPrize 2011 organizers held a press conference introducing the winner, Mia Tavonatti, last night, and Michigan Radio reporter Lindsey Smith was there.
For receiving the most votes, Tavonatti took home the top prize of $250,000 (Tavonatti placed second last year and won $100,000).
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