The Des Moines Arts Festival’s annual awards included Iowa State University graduate Anna Segner for the  Leysens Family Best of Emerging Artist.

Mixed media artist Amanda Outcalt of Norfolk, Va., won Best of Show for the second year in a row. 

Other winners: 

Awards of Excellence
Chris Dahlquist, Photography 
Scott Hildebrandt, Sculptures
Nicario Jimenez, Mixed Media
Sue Mersman, Wood
Marina Terauds, Printmaking

Juror Awards
Joaquim Knill, Painting
Olga Mihaylova, Jewelry
Timothy White, Mixed Media

Interrobang Film Festival: 

2019 INTERROBANG FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS:

Best Narrative Series
Akasha
Director: Hajooj Kuka

Best Documentary
Gridshock
Director: Vanessa McNeal

Best Narrative Short
How to be Alone
Director: Kate Trefry

Best Documentary Short
Ferryman at the Wall
Director: David Freid

Best Web Series Pilot
The Dropoff
Director: Tori Garrett