Each year during Art in the Square selected artists receive individual awards.
Local residents vote for the People's Choice Award winner from several artists' work displayed in Southlake Town Hall for several weeks before the festival.
The Award of Distinction recognizes top achievement in excellence by the artist. These artists receive an award banner and a complimentary booth for next year’s festival.
Jurors Awards are presented to artists whose work demonstrates remarkable achievement.
Announcing the PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER for 2026
Jeribai
Fort Worth, TX
Jeribai Andrew-Jaja was born into the family of five with Nathaniel(father) and Angelina(mother) Andrew-Jaja and raised in the city of Port- Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Growing up, He was always fascinated with art. It started with drawing cartoons and superheroes from comic books.
It was always mind-blowing how some drawings looked realistic so that made him focus more on shading a little extra and he never stopped.
Jeribai spends countless hours learning and refining his drawing techniques and understanding/birthing his unique style with the influence of some other great artists.
Even though he didn't have a formal Art Education, he always associated with artists and did participate in several art shows in college(Brescia University) and always emerged with an Award in every show.
This multifaceted Young Man currently has a career both in Art and computer science and a variety of interests that range from but not limited to dancing, singing, fashion, photography, music, architecture etc. "I am proud of my artistic Purpose and I strive to be a Well rounded Artist. I won't cease to continuously create a lasting positive impact with my Gift."
Contact info: jandrewjaja@gmail.com
