By Lori Pelersi
Warm sunny day on the 2nd Annual Drawing Up Central, May 10. Grand Prize winner, Jennifer Keal, drew a koi pond that won her $500.
Fun was had by all at “Drawing Up Central,” a sidewalk chalk art contest presented by the Central Avenue Business Improvement District, Equinox Inc.,the City of Albany, and the Lexington Avenue Partnership.
The second annual community-wide event was held on May 10, 2014, which was part of the City of Albany’s 66th Annual Tulip Festival. Artists from all around the area were given a sidewalk square between Henry Johnson Blvd and Lexington Avenue to create masterpieces on Central Avenue. Later, the contestants’ pieces were judged and a winner was announced.
Grand Prize-Adult: Jennifer Keal - $500
Grand Prize-Youth: Savannah Bennekin - HD Wearable Camera
The contest also hosted food trucks for the first time. Pies on Wheels, Crisp Cannoli, and Fitzy’s Fork in the Road provided food all day for the artists and all who came and watched. There was great entertainment by Jim Bonville and the Grassroots Rebels and by Terry Roben for families and friends to enjoy. Community organizations were also present to distribute information and resources at the event.
“Drawing Up Central” was sponsored by Pioneer Bank, the City of Albany, the Albany Police Department, Capitalize Albany Corporation, All Over Albany, Albany Parking Authority, Historic Albany Foundation, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Equinox, Inc. and Central Avenue Business Improvement District.
