Awards and Recognition
2022
- 4th Place Overall - 98th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition
- What an honor, two years in a row that one of Mark's 3D entries received one of the top awards for all categories in the exhibition!
2021
- 3rd Place Overall - 97th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition
- Wow, a 3D piece made it beyond the 3D only Category and received one of the top awards for all categories in the exhibition!
- Wow, a 3D piece made it beyond the 3D only Category and received one of the top awards for all categories in the exhibition!
2020
Even though COVID-19 caused cancellations for most of Mark's scheduled events, it was a rewarding year...
- 96th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition, Indianapolis, IN
- Leathered was honored as the Best of 3D
- Sleek was also selected for display at the museum
- 76th Annual Wabash Valley Exhibition at the Swope Art Museum
- Quilted Walnut Raptor was chosen for display at the museum
2019
- Halifax Art Festival, Daytona Beach, FL: Award of Honor
- 95th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition, Indianapolis, IN: Simply Open and Blue Dream Weaver were both selected for display
- Big Four Bridge Arts Festival, Louisville, KY: Best of 3D
- For the Love of Art, South Bend, IN: Best Booth
2018
The year was an unusual one, filled with different opportunities and a few disruptions. Mark was unable to participate in some events as originally planned due to various family commitments and the ongoing reconstruction of his shop after it sustained fire damage in 2017. He is looking forward to a more "normal" year in 2019!
2018 AAW Symposium, Portland, OR
Mark was invited to participate in the Professional Outreach Program (POP) Exhibition, where the theme was Traditional Forms - Revisited. His efforts to find something uniquely appropriate for the geographic area led to the Marion Berry. This elaborately detailed, life-like berry is made of Holly, with shades of red and purple and a gloss finish for that "juicy" appearance. The removable stem with attached leaves was hand-carved to fit perfectly into the core. The serving platter was turned from Maple, and the linen-looking piece that covers it was turned from Holly. |
Mark also submitted an entry and was accepted into the juried exhibition for the symposium. The theme this year was Dia-log.
These Quacklings are a rare breed, where individuality is expected and accepted. With a language all their own, the little ones are excitedly engaged in respectful dialog with the older and wiser one. They seek to learn about the world around them, while anticipating their future achievements. |
- Artistry In Wood, Wilmington, OH: 1st Place Segmented Woodturning, 1st Place Other Woodturning
- Carmel International Art Festival, Carmel, IN: Honorable Mention - Wood
- 94th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition, Indianapolis, IN: Best 3 Dimensional Work, 6th Place overall
2017
The Indiana State Museum, site of the 93rd Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition, chose to purchase Revealing to add to their permanent collection!
|
Haan Mansion Museum Exhibition - 3 Pieces on Display
Mark was invited to submit work for display at the Haan Mansion Museum in Lafayette, Indiana, as part of their display to highlight different types of art.
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
- Artistry In Wood, Dayton, OH - Woodturning: 1st Place Solid, 1st Place Segmented
- Art at the Glen, Glenview, IL - Outstanding Achievement Award
- Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago, IL - Outstanding Achievement Award
- Art Fair at Laumeier, Sunset Hills, MO - Merit Award
2015
- Artistry In Wood, Dayton, OH - Woodworking Best of Show, 1st Place Woodturning, 1st Place Segmented
- Carmel International Art Festval - First Place Award
- Art at the Glen, Glenview, IL - Poster Artist & Outstanding Achievement Award
- Glencoe Festival of Art - Best of Category (3D Non Functional)
- Art Fair at Laumeier, Sunset Hills, MO - Merit Award
2014
- Woodturning Magazine December Issue - Front Cover and Feature Article
- Artistry in Wood, Dayton, OH - 3rd Best of Show Woodworking, 1st Place Segmented Woodturning, 1st Place Solid Woodturning, 1st Place Other Woodturning (Sculpture)
- Carmel International Art Festival, Carmel, IN - Best of Media
- Lincolnshire Art Festival, Lincolnshire, IL - Outstanding Achievement
- AAW Segmented Woodturning On-line Chapter - Photo of the Week, November 14
- AAW Segmented Woodturning On-line Chapter - Photo of the Week, March 7
- AAW Segmented Woodturning On-line Chapter - Photo of the Week, May 9
2013
- Artistry in Wood, Dayton, OH - Best of Show Woodworking, 1st Place Segmented Woodturning
- AAW Annual International Symposium, Tampa, FL - Excellence in Segmented Woodturning (Body of Work)
- AAW Segmented Woodturning On-line Chapter - Photo of the Week, May 18
This was the First of Mark's pieces that was Honored as Segmented Woodturning Photo of the Week - may 18, 2013
"Vortex"
See the photo to the right - Inspired by the stunning beauty of the red rocks of Sedona, this 8 1/2" diameter segmented maple vessel stands 21 1/4" tall overall. The textured surfaces curving around the body of the vessel present a dramatic contrast to the otherwise glossy sheen. Deep shades of red and brown at the base transition to a golden tint at the top, much like the rocks during sunset. Vortex, now comfortably settled in Las Vegas, is proud to have earned the honor of "Photo of the Week" on the website for the Segmented Woodturners chapter of AAW. |
To go directly to the AAW Segmented Woodturners web site, copy the following to your browser: www.segmentedwoodturners.org
|
2012
- Artistry in Wood, Dayton, OH - 3rd Best of Show Woodworking, 1st Place Segmented Woodturning
Click the image above to be linked to the Indiana Artisan site, or copy the following to your browser: www.indianaartisan.org/artisans/artists/mark-waninger
|
earning the credential of "Indiana artisan" - 2012Indiana Artisan is craftsmanship. It is fine oils and fine wines, handmade soaps and hand-turned bowls. It is Lake Michigan artists and Ohio River Valley craftsmen. Indiana Artisan is the state’s best craftspeople – from specialty cheese makers to specialty jewelry makers and from the hands of careful beekeepers to the hands of caring weavers. Indiana’s heritage in painting, glass, musical instruments, stoneware, woodwork, candies, brandies and more is defined through Indiana Artisan.
|