Shaw Art Fair 2026

16 D.J. Stamm Award For Excellence in Glass Artistry – $1,000 “Some see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not.” From Ted Kennedy, eulogy to Robert Kennedy D.J. Stamm, the Historic Shaw Art Fair’s first director, founded the Fair in 1993. Her sudden death in June of 2001 shocked and grieved us all. As a tribute to her vision, her zeal, and her passion for the art of glass blowing, this monetary award is made possible by the generous gift of D.J.’s husband, Gino DiIorio, and is presented annually. Best of Show in Memory of Nancy Pecha – $1,000 This award is being supported by The Pecha Family Foundation in honor of Nancy Pecha, longtime patron of the arts and historic neighborhoods. Jonathan Collins Hoare Memorial Award – $400 An award will be presented in Jonathan’s memory for the fine art work that best demonstrates an expressive personal vision, a hallmark of Jonathan’s fine art photography. Jonathan grew up on Flora Place and graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute. He participated in the Fair in its early years. This award is underwritten by his parents, Michael Hoare and Nancy Collins, and his sister Tracy Collins Hoare . Mark’s Award – $250 Mark was a longtime Flora Place resident who loved life and art. He and his wife especially looked forward to the annual “Historic Shaw Art Fair.” Mark celebrated the event by creating a fun installation in front of their house. Each year was a new creative challenge for him to think up a grin-worthy project to catch the eye of Fair-goers. You may recall some of his installations that utilized bowling balls, shoes, colorful glass bottles, red rubber balls, parasols, mesh dress forms, umbrellas, golf balls & tees, and colorful rubber balls, to name a few. Mark’s Award is given in his memory by his wife. MEMORIAL AWARDS