Recognition
AWARDS · PUBLISHING · MEDIA
Art Beyond the Gallery
The artistic work of Ela and Larry Hersberger has reached audiences through published collections, media features, public exhibitions, and honors celebrating the power of art to connect, inspire, and change perspectives.
2026 — Excellence in Media Award
City of Tampa · Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities
Recognizing the Don't Fear Me Foundation's Down Syndrome Masterpiece initiative, created by Ela and Larry Hersberger, for its use of fine art photography and storytelling to promote understanding, inclusion, and positive representation of individuals with disabilities.
Featured award artwork: “Neptune Night Flowers” by Calla Reardon · Acrylic painting.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RECOGNITION
Professional Photographer Magazine · PPA Loan Collection · A juried selection of outstanding photographic work.
Larry Hersberger's photographic artwork was selected for the prestigious Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and subsequently featured in Professional Photographer magazine.
This recognition reflects the technical mastery, artistic vision, and creative excellence that have defined his photographic career.
Published & Licensed Artwork
For decades, Larry Hersberger's artwork has reached audiences worldwide through art licensing, publishing, and collectible products.
Spanning nostalgic Americana, vintage baseball, Halloween, Christmas, and imaginative storytelling, his work has been reproduced in puzzles, books, and licensed collections, bringing his distinctive artistic vision into homes across generations.
SELECTED PUBLISHED WORKS
Old Mill · Times Square · Tippy Toes · Good Morning, It's Christmas · Skeletons Rising · Holiday Express · Vintage Baseball
SELECTED PUBLISHERS & LICENSING PARTNERS
Buffalo Games · Elms Puzzles · SunsOut · Vermont Christmas Company · MasterPieces · Ceaco
IN THE MEDIA
SELECTED FEATURES
MASTERPIECE ARTWORK & THE ARTISTS
Tampa Bay 28 — Florida Couple Brings Christmas Magic Alive Through Custom Children's Books · WFMYnews2 · WRTV6 abc
ART, ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY IMPACT
ABC Action News · WFLA News Channel 8 · FOX 13 Tampa Bay · ACTION NEWS. HEATHER LEIGH · The High Point Enterprise · Caring Tide Podcast · FOX8 WGHP
ART WITH PURPOSE
Through the Don't Fear Me Foundation, Ela and Larry Hersberger extend their artistic practice beyond the gallery, using artwork and storytelling to celebrate individuality and human connection.