What an amazing display of talent gathered at the Chalk in the Park event on Saturday, November 12, at Library Park! The event was hosted by The Arts Council of Greater Weston in collaboration with the City of Weston. This year’s event drew over 250 attendees and 54 registered chalk art participant units (some individuals, some groups.)
A highlight was the drawing of professional chalk artist Ken Mullen showing an astronaut in space picture opportunities. A professional disc jockey, Keith from Mike Sipe Entertainment kept everyone entertained and in a great mood
This year’s theme, “Out of This World”, brought out superb creativity from chalk artists of all ages and skill levels. The enthusiasm of the participants was over the top. The judges were Api, a multi-disciplinary, self-taught artist with a degree in engineering, and two Weston Art Guild volunteers, Kay Kiria, a lifelong artist and poet, and Juliana Sierra, a visual artist and interior designer. They had many, many options as they chose the following winners.
Best Overall
Title: Terrestrial World
Artist Names/Ages: Emily Stefanic, 17
Winner of $100
Best Theme
Title: Our Friends from The Galaxy
Artist Names/Ages: Evan Lopez, 7, April Lopez, 5, Reinier Lopez
Winner of $50.
Most Original
Title: Gateway to Life
Artist Names/Ages: Liam Sibble, 13
Winner of $50.
“This year’s participation showed the community eagerly responded to this event. Everyone had such a great time!”, observed Annalisa Walker, Special Events Manager for the City of Weston. “
Laura Dobrzanski, ACGW President added, “It was great to again partner with the City of Weston in bringing this growing family event to the community. We look forward to it becoming one of the most popular events of the season.”
