the32789 presents a look around the latest installment of Winter Park’s iconic art event. Photos by: Jim Carchidi
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Winter Park enjoyed another weekend at the center of the Central Florida art community with an estimated 250,000 visitors enjoying work by 220 fine artists at the 66th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival.
The event is supported by a 501(c)(4) that enlists an all-volunteer board to manage the plans, assist the artists, and accommodate the judging that awards a total of $76,500 in cash prizes. The City of Winter Park sponsors the Best of Show purchase award with pieces listed on the Public Art Collection web page. Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation also adds one piece from each Sidewalk Art Festival to the Art of Philanthropy collection, exhibited throughout the foundation headquarters at 199 S. Knowles Ave.
The three-day outdoor exhibit featured large scale portraits, small works, and fluid designs of wood and metal. The event also draws devoted patrons and curious crowds that help boost business for Park Avenue restaurants and retailers.
See the photo gallery for a look at some of the work from the 66th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival.
Visitors browse exhibits along Park Avenue during the 66th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival.An underwater portrait by Pavlina Alea of Georgia towers above the passing crowd.A landscape by Donald Sondag of Maitland gets some attention. Growing up by the Winter Park Chain of Lakes gave Sondag an appreciation for natural environments.A patron looks through a stack of prints by digital artist Jason Brueck of Nashville.Georgia-based photographer Greg Turco exhibits larger-than-life prints with an old-school theme.Painter George Ceffalio of Tennessee produces work in a range of sizes to adorn any space.Art imitates life as spectators walk by the paintings of Janina Ellis of South Carolina. The works focus on the spacial relationships of highly detailed figures moving through expansive environments.Sculptor James LaCasse of Colorado is inspired by motion and emotion.A group of sculptures by Pennsylvania-based Boris Kramer seem to be dancing together.Glass artists Andrew Libecki of California can be seen speaking to patrons from behind his display.A pencil container by Jack Hill of Deland blends fanciful imagery with practical design.Sculptor Derrick Crossland of Islamorada uses layered wood to create graceful, abstract forms.The work of Georgia-based sculptor Jenifer Thoem seems to take flight around the patrons visiting her display.Artful accessories can also be found at the festival. Patrons search through a display of shoulder bags by fiber artist Gina Konn of South Carolina.A colorful collection of hand-crafted hats by Bonitos Hats.The student art programs of Orange County public and private schools take the limelight at the Leon Theodore Schools Exhibit.Local educator Leon Theodore developed the festival’s students’ exhibit section, which was named after him in 2000.Guests get a demonstration of the musical artworks by Michael and Joah Thiele of Arizona.Have art, will travel as patrons carry their treasures home.
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This story was written by Jim Carchidi, one of our collection of writers covering news in Winter Park, Florida. Our staff writers can be reached at news@the32789.com.
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