Juror: Michael Kowbuz, Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio, Philadelphia. 

Michael Kowbuz believes that human creativity deserves to be nurtured, and he has been compelled to seek roles in which to facilitate that effort, as an artist, educator, administrator and entrepreneur. He is the co-owner Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio in Philadelphia with his wife Tina Rocha, displaying the work of hundreds of local artists since 2006. He is also the Director of Continuing Education Programs and adjunct faculty at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from PAFA, paints in oil and watercolor, draws and make prints. He was recently featured as “One to Watch” in the December 2018 issue of Watercolor Artist magazine.