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| Grand prize winner "Let's Have a Party Albany" by Sam Wickstrom. |
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| First place winner "Child of the Night" by Pepper Butler, 9. |
The Central Avenue Business Improvement District and Equinox, Inc are proud to announce the winners of the third annual Drawing Up Central, a sidewalk chalk art contest.
First place-Adult: Sam Wickstrom, “Let’s Have a Party Albany” - $500 cash prize
Third place-Adult: Catana Chetwynd, “Tulip Fest 2015” - $25 gift certificate to restaurant of choice on Central Avenue
First place-Youth: Pepper Butler, “Child of the Night” - ProScan 7” Tablet
Second place-Youth: Kali Bowman, Alexis Castranaci, and Kaile Whitaker, “We Need Love” - Selection of gift cards from McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Subway
Third place-Youth: ArtPartners/Tsehaya & Company, “Discover Dance” - Gift certificate from Schott’s Boxing, and Subway gift card
"We were floored by the talent demonstrated at this year's contest," says Molly Belmont, Marketing and Communications Director for the CBID. "The judges had a very tough job."
Every piece contributed to the overall success of this year's event--and the sunny, bright weather didn't hurt either, says Belmont. Contestants worked on the sidewalks between N. Lake and Quail, decorating the spaces with colorful tulips, rainbow sunsets, besieged astronauts, intelligent superheroes, classic paintings, endangered species, and fantasy creatures. Some made us laugh, and some had serious messages about wildlife conservation, social justice, and literacy.
"We were floored by the talent demonstrated at this year's contest," says Molly Belmont, Marketing and Communications Director for the CBID. "The judges had a very tough job."
Every piece contributed to the overall success of this year's event--and the sunny, bright weather didn't hurt either, says Belmont. Contestants worked on the sidewalks between N. Lake and Quail, decorating the spaces with colorful tulips, rainbow sunsets, besieged astronauts, intelligent superheroes, classic paintings, endangered species, and fantasy creatures. Some made us laugh, and some had serious messages about wildlife conservation, social justice, and literacy.
Families, students, and organizations were invited to watch these talented individuals create their masterpieces right on Central Avenue’s sidewalks. The audience strolled through admiring the pieces, chatting with the artists, and soaking up the sunshine. For pictures of all the pieces, please visit our Facebook album.
Drawing Up Central is sponsored by Central Avenue Business Improvement District, Equinox, Inc., Capitalize Albany Corporation, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Historic Albany Foundation, Arlene’s Artist Materials, and All Over Albany.
