Andrew Tavukciyan Wins Booooooom x Format Creative Development Program

Andrew Tavukciyan has been awarded the grand prize in the Creative Development Program, a joint effort by Booooooom and Format. With a recent emphasis on murals and public art, Tavukciyan is reassessing his studio work and seeking advice on both artistic and business fronts. As the winner, he will receive a lifetime subscription to Format and personal mentorship from Jeff Hamada, the founder of Booooooom. Two runners-up were also honored: photographer Kathryn Allen Hurni, who documented slug trails through medium-format photography, and artist-illustrator Haley Manchon, who is refining her artistic style while balancing her graphic design career. Both runners-up will get a one-year Format subscription and a portfolio review with Stanzie Tooth. The announcement was made on September 25, 2026, on the Booooooom website, following over 30 impressive applications.