MITCHELL — The Mitchell Persimmon Festival Art Contest winners have been announced, with artists recognized across five categories. The contest, a longtime highlight of the weeklong festival, drew submissions from area painters and photographers. The People’s Choice Award will be decided tonight by public vote.
Still Life/Floral
- 1st Place: Tricia Hillenburg (also awarded Best of Show)
- 2nd Place: Claude Cookman
- 3rd Place: Brenda Stevens
- Honorable Mention: David Fields
Landscape/Waterscape
- 1st Place: David Fields
- 2nd Place: Claude Cookman
- 3rd Place: Tricia Hillenburg
- Honorable Mention: Meri
Abstract/Fantasy
- 1st Place: Mark Armstrong
- 2nd Place: Ray Beauregard
- 3rd Place: Brenda Stevens
- Honorable Mention: Mark Armstrong
Animals/Birds
- 1st Place: Kevin Daugherty
- 2nd Place: Rose Brenner
- 3rd Place: Claude Cookman
- Honorable Mention: McKayla Padgett
Portrait/People
- 1st Place: Kevin Daugherty
- 2nd Place: Isabella Arp
- 3rd Place: Isabella Arp
- Honorable Mention: McKayla Padgett
The contest is staged at the American Legion Post in Mitchell and remained open for public viewing through the festival’s conclusion Saturday. Festival organizers said the competition continues to highlight the creativity of local and regional artists. All information and photos provided by the Persimmon Festival Committee.
