Paul Hawkins and Susan Zalkind Great American Alabaster Carvers are recognized for their artistic contribution to the world. Susan and Paul are the only Alabaster Carvers today that design contemporary sculpture creating a variety of genres that now live in a multitude of art collections. They have been honored over the 40 years of their pioneering artistry winning awards all over the Country.
Awards & Recognition
2013 - Artists in Residence – Grand Canyon National Park
2012 - 3D Award of Excellence - Naperville Woman's Club 53rd Juried Fine Art Fair
2011 - Highland Park Hospital Purchase Award - American Craft Exposition
2011 - Best of Show - Naperville Woman's Club 52nd Juried Fine Art Fair
1997 - Best of Show - Durango, Co. Art Festival
1997 - First Place in Sculpture - Sedona Az. Art Festival
1997 - Best of Show - Crested Butte Festival of the Arts
1997 - First Place in Sculpture - Durango Art Festival
1996 - Best of Show - Sedona Art Festival
1996 - Director's Choice Award - Southwest Art Festival
1995 - First Place in Sculpture - Sedona Art Festival
1994 - First Place in Sculpture - Jackson Hole, Wyoming Art Festival
1992 - First Place in Sculpture - La Quinta CA Art Festival
1991 - Best of Show - Aspen Art Festival
1985 - 2nd Place in Sculpture - Denver Museum Art Show
1984 - First Place in Sculpture - Oklahoma Festival of Art
1983 - Honorable Mention in Sculpture - Oklahoma Festival of Art
1981 - First Place, Sculpture - Beverly Hills Art Festival
1980 - Best of Show - Beverly Hills Art Festival
1977 - First Place, Sculpture - Marina Del Rey Art Festival