Here Are All the Gorgeous Pics from Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Winners

More
Download PDF

The Darien Arts Center has announced 20 winners in its 6th annual Smartphone Photo Contest, Pic Darien.

First Place cash prizes in all categories were awarded to adults and children. The contest garnered almost 400 entries in ten categories, with submissions from all ages.

— an announcement from Darien Arts Center

Here are the winners:

LAND AND SEA:

—Student Winner: Cameron McElrea, of Darien

The Storm by Cameron McElrea

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Student Winner: The Storm by Cameron McElrea

—Adult Winner: David Gioiella of Darien

PicDarien 2021 Land and Sea Adult Winner: “Sunrise on the Point” by David Gioiella, of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Land and Sea Adult Winner: “Sunrise on the Point” by David Gioiella, of Darien

HOME AND HOLIDAYS:

—Student Winner: Katie Cota of New Canaan

“At the Peak” by Katie Cota of New Canaan

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Home and Holidays Student Winner: “At the Peak” by Katie Cota of New Canaan

—Adult Winner: Patricia Schram of Darien

PicDarien 2021 Home and Holidays Adult Winner: “One Way Ticket Home” by Patricia Schram of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Home and Holidays Adult Winner: “One Way Ticket Home” by Patricia Schram of Darien

NATURE AND FLORAL:

—Student Winner: Myla Thomas (age 6) of Darien

Robin Egg by Myla Thomas

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Student winner: “Robin Egg” by Myla Thomas (age 6)

—Adult Winner: Trevor Cooper of Norwalk

PicDarien 2021 Nature and Floral Adult Winner: “Sunbathing Praying Mantis” by Trevor Cooper of Norwalk

All photos from Darien Arts Center

Nature and Floral Adult Winner: “Sunbathing Praying Mantis” by Trevor Cooper of Norwalk

PETS:

—Student Winner: Josephine Andren of Darien

“Happy Dog” by Josephine Andren of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Pets Student Winner: “Happy Dog” by Josephine Andren of Darien

—Adult Winner: Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk

Quarantine Comfort by Patricia Frattaroli

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Pets Adult Winner: “Quarantine Comfort” by Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk

COVID 19: THE NEW NORMAL:

—Student Winner: Saoirse Wellenius of Darien

Ski with Masks Saoirse Wellenius

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Covid 19-The New Normal Student Winner: “Ski with Masks” by Saoirse Wellenius of Darien

—Adult Winner: Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk

Pic-Darien 2021 Covid 19-The New Normal Adult Winner: “Hair Do-ing the New Norm” by Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Covid 19-The New Normal Adult Winner: “Hair Do-ing the New Norm” by Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk

ABSTRACT AND ARCHITECTURE:

—Student Winner: Cameron McElrea of Darien

Reflections by Cameron McElrea

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Student Winner Reflections by Cameron McElrea

—Adult Winner: Allesandra Mossa of Darien

Pic Darien 2021 Abstract and Architecture Adult Winner: “Everything is Connected” by Allesandra Mossa of Darie

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Abstract and Architecture Adult Winner: “Everything is Connected” by Allesandra Mossa of Darie

FOOD AND DRINK:

—Student Winner: Luke Maschoff of Darien

Lunch in Quarantine” by Luke Maschoff of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

ood and Drink Student Winner: “Lunch in Quarantine” by Luke Maschoff of Darien

—Adult Winner: Julie O’Connor of Weston

Food and Drink Adult Winner: “Nouvel Venetian, That Would Shock a Doge” Julie O’Connor of Weston

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Food and Drink Adult Winner: “Nouvel Venetian, That Would Shock a Doge” Julie O’Connor of Weston

HUMOR:

—Student Winner: Saoirse Wellenius of Darien

Screenagers by Saoirse Wellenius of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

“Screenagers” by Saoirse Wellenius of Darien

—Adult Winner: Grace Calderon of Fairfield

Pic Darien 2021 ‘Book Face” Grace Calderon of Fairfiel

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Humor Adult Winner: ‘Book Face” Grace Calderon of Fairfiel

HOPE AND HAPPINESS:

—Student Winner: Penny Vanovitch of Darien

“Early Morning Sunrise” by Penny Vanovitch of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Hope and Happiness Student Winner: “Early Morning Sunrise” by Penny Vanovitch of Darien

—Adult Winner: Geordie du Pont of Darien

PicDarien 2021 Hope and Happiness Adult Winner: “Saluting Darien Heroes: April 2020” by Geordie du Pont of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Hope and Happiness Adult Winner: “Saluting Darien Heroes: April 2020” by Geordie du Pont of Darien

HEROES:

—Student Winner: Ayush Dave of Darien

“A Lending Hand” by Ayush Dave of Darien

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Heroes: Student Winner: “A Lending Hand” by Ayush Dave of Darien

—Adult Winner: Cristina Versage of South Pasadena, California

PicDarien 2021 Heroes Adult Winner: “America’s Hero-Dr. Fauci” by Cristina Versage of South Pasadena, C

Photos from Darien Arts Center

Heroes Adult Winner: “America’s Hero-Dr. Fauci” by Cristina Versage of South Pasadena, C

Megan Dey, Tom Geary, Ben Larrabee, Ali Remsteck, Art Sears, David Wagner and Jeffrey Wyant generously judged the contest, a fundraiser for the Darien Arts Center.

All photo entries are showcased in a slideshow at darienarts.org. For more information call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Darien Town Hall.

About Darien Arts Center

Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community.

The DAC offers educational programs in Dance, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, & special events & live theatre performances by DAC Stage.

Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the DAC, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit DarienArts.org.

Comments are closed.