40th Annual Art in the Park Show Recap (2025)

In 2025, we celebrated a special milestone anniversary at the 40th Annual Art in the Park! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, attendees, and exhibitors for participating!

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Congratulations to the winners of the 40th Annual Art in the Park!

FINE ARTS WINNERS

Best in Show - Juan Carlos Cahue
People’s Choice Award - Danny O'Driscoll
Award of Excellence - Noel Smith
Award of Distinction - Tony Moore
Award of Acheivement - Janvier Ngamije
Award of Recognition - Diane Stover
Award of Merit - Danny O'Driscoll
Honorable Mention - Nancy Gronda

FINE CRAFTS WINNER

Award of Excellence - Scott Anderson
Award of Distinction - Tina Proctor
Award of Acheivement - Brittany Claus
Award of Recognition - Cliff Anello
Award of Merit - Pungpagar Janelle
Honorable Mention - Nathan Thomas

Student Art Show Winners

BEST IN SHOW
Payton Schollard

HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS
Jan Knowles Award - Lillian Meadow-Williams
Second Place - Connor Vasques
Third Place - Giovanni Bryan
Honorary Mentions - Pearl Schmit, Lauren Cono, & Camille Muir

MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS
Jan Knowles Award - Vayda Wilson
Second Place - Hailey Beltramini
Third Place - Robert Smith Jr.
Honorary Mentions - Lola Head & Georganna Squires

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINNERS
Jan Knowles Award - Abigail Schuler
Second Place - Noah Barry
Third Place - Ryan Gay
Honorary Mentions - Lilly Barry & Anthony Crane

HIGH SCHOOL SCULPTURE WINNERS
Jan Knowles Award - Ava Hoyt
Second Place - Atene Antana Viciete
Third Place - Katie Madison
Honorary Mentions - Jackson Rake & Peyton Schollard

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCULPTURE WINNERS
Jan Knowles Award - Allie Sarkowski
Second Place - Jason Canals
Third Place - Tiffany Rader
Honorary Mentions - Anastasia Kusnterczak

Live Art Demonstrations

Community Art Murals
The Creative ArtNest & Leah Tinsley
Beth Warmath of Warmath Walls
Deda Nicol Arts
Nancy Barry

Live Glassblowing:
senOiH Glass

Stage Entertainment

We had a great mix of return artists and new local musicians on the Main Stage stage this year, including:
Keemba & Friends
Paige McBride Poetry
Joey Hudoklin
Hernando Harmonizers
All Bets Are Off
Davy Daniels
Night Bliss

Children’s Experience Area entertainment included:
Suzuki Strings, Inc.
Stir Up The Gift
Chocachatti Elementary Dance
Keemba on Da Drums
Hernando Harmonizers
Rhythm and Sole Tap Ensemble

Children’s Experience Area

Free art activities were offered by the following local organizations :
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Garden Grove Baptist Church
Hernando Community Swat Club
Hernando County Public Library
Hillside Baptist Church
Historic Hernando Preservation Society
Interact Club Of Springstead High School
Posability
Springstead High School Key Club
The Sensory Center
United Way of Hernando
WellCome Om Integral Healing & Education.

Photo credit: Ezekiel’s Photography
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Video credit: WEDU PBS + Jesse Kasabian

2025 Art in the Park Partners and Sponsors

Art in the Park wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors! We’re incredibly grateful for their support in making this event a success. Interested in Sponsoring? Get in touch!