For centuries artists have been inspired by the natural beauty of the Hudson River and its surrounding valley. This spring, Scenic Hudson is celebrating all young artists in the Hudson Valley with a fun art competition for people 18 and under.
Over the past eight weeks over 400 young people created artwork inspired by a Scenic Hudson park -- or any Hudson River scene -- and submitted it to a special online gallery. Each artist's entry was entered into two separate competitions:
20 Winners Chosen at Riverfront Festival
On May 20 more than 90 young artists joined about 300 people at our "Art in the Park" Festival at Poughkeepsie's Community Boathouse. After a picnic and lots of fun activities, a panel of judges awarded first, second and third prizes in each of five age groups.
Click here to see a slide show of the judges' picks.
"ART IN THE PARK" WINNERS
Pre-K
1st place: Saif Shamsuddin, Lagrangeville
2nd place: Lyla Andrick, Staatsburg
3rd place [tie]: James Jones, Poughkeepsie
3rd place [tie]: Kilin Tang, Putnam Valley
K - 2nd Grade
1st place [tie]: Madeline McDonald, Poughquag
1st place [tie]: Zachary Slater, Garrison
2nd place: Daisy Waltermaurer, High Falls
3rd place: Liana Lekocevic, Athens
3rd - 5th Grade
1st place: Eleni Katavolos, Lagrangeville
2nd place: Luis Nova, Saugerties
3rd place: Annie Sullivan, Red Hook
6th - 8th Grade
1st place: Katie Rom, Saugerties
2nd place: Jeremy Pardo, Monsey
3rd place [tie]: Eli Mernit, Brooklyn
3rd place [tie]: Eli Stowe, New Windsor
9th - 12th Grade
1st place: Marissa Doring, Saugerties
2nd place: Bridget Litts, Highland
3rd place [tie]: Mickey Pardo, Monsey
3rd place [tie]: Dakota Olson, Saugerties
5 More "People's Choice" Prizes Still Up for Grabs
Everyone who visits Scenic Hudson's "Art in the Park" online gallery between now and June 21 will have a chance to vote for their favorite artwork in each age group. The artist who gets the highest score in each age group will get a "People's Choice" award consisting of a gift certificate valid at a Hudson Valley arts and crafts store. VOTE TODAY!
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