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  • The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce works to promote the area as an attractive place for business and community. We acknowledge the impact that local artists have on that community and making it a wonderful place for business, tourism, and residents to thrive. The Artist of the Year Award is meant to help both emerging and established local artists grow the business side of their art through opportunity, exposure, and networking.

    Through these opportunities, the Fairbanks Chamber hopes to strengthen the artist's ties to the community, grant them added exposure to future clients, sponsors, and patrons, as well as help them to build networking relationships to propel their future success.

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    • Your piece for submission
    • A description of your submission to include the title, medium, and submission's value (for insurance coverage purposes)
    • A portfolio containing an additional 3-7 pieces to help our judges understand your body of work. 
    • 100-200 words describing your presence in the local art community, what goals you hope to accomplish in your career as an artist, and why you would like to be considered for this years’ Artist of the Year.
     
    **The submission piece must be in a medium that can be easily portable, installed on a wall, and constantly viewed (ex. A piece requiring electricity, sound, or the presence of the artist could not be displayed at all times). This does not reflect any opinions on the definition of art or intend to discount any of our many talented local artists. For the implementation of this competition, we need a tangible work. If you work in a 3-dimensional medium you may still submit work, but you will be judged on a 2-dimensional representation, so please be sure photographs of your work are of high quality.
    • 1-year complimentary membership in the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
    • Artwork featured on the Fairbanks Chamber’s select promotional material
    • Promotion through the Fairbanks Chamber channels for your art events at other venues throughout the year
    • Annual Meeting Recognition

    The Artist of the Year may also select from the following list of opportunities:

    • 5-Minute Spotlight at a luncheon
    • Professional headshots 
    • Press release/article
    • 1 hour of free brand/business consulting
    • Studio tour as a Membership Monday post
    • Complimentary Midnight Sun Festival Booth 
    • Complimentary Golden Days Street Fair Booth 
    • Media highlight/interview
    • Presentation to membership
    • First Friday event hosted by the Chamber
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  • Meet the 2025 Artist of the Year

    Tiffany M. Davis

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  • Tiffany M. Davis was selected to be the 2025 Artist of the Year for her piece titled, Ever Watchful.

    Here's a word from the artist herself:

    "I teach painting to youth groups through churches, schools, and home school students quite regularly. I also display and sell my work at local businesses, galleries, and expos. I would love to be able to share my work with a broader audience. It is very outdoors and Alaska inspired and when people see it they often want to go and visit those places. That's what I hope for, I want people to be inspired by the beauty around us. And I hope I add to it with each painting. I also hide at least one thing in each of my paintings. So, when you can’t be outdoors, take nature in with you. And happy treasure hunting!" 

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