Bridgton Art in the Park winners are announced

BRIDGTON — Art in the Park took place July 21 at Shorey Park, where activities included buying art, listening to music and chatting with the many artists and non-profit groups whose tents filled the park.

Art was everywhere. A few fortunate artists received awards for their creations, awarded by Art in the Park judges. Lori Austill wone first place in the two-dimensional category for her encaustic work; Jeanette Fournier took second place for her watercolor and graphite; Joanne Boswell came in third for watercolor; and honorable mentions went to Sue Pilaski and Larissa Davis.
In the 3D category, Anne Alexander received first place for sculpture; Conni Whittaker got second place for ceramics, Holly Best took third place for jewelry; and Marney Chalmers and John and Debbie Liberty received honorable mentions. Darylann Leonard received first place in photography, with Richard Snow taking secondplace. Honorable mentions for photography went to Michael Murray and Stephen Beckwith.
A heron painting by Sam Morgan, which was raffled, was won by Stan Berger, visiting from Massachusetts.