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
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Student Winner: The Storm by Cameron McElrea
—Adult Winner: David Gioiella of Darien
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Land and Sea Adult Winner: “Sunrise on the Point” by David Gioiella, of Darien
HOME AND HOLIDAYS:
—Student Winner: Katie Cota of New Canaan
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Home and Holidays Student Winner: “At the Peak” by Katie Cota of New Canaan
—Adult Winner: Patricia Schram of Darien
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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
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Student winner: “Robin Egg” by Myla Thomas (age 6)
—Adult Winner: Trevor Cooper of Norwalk
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Nature and Floral Adult Winner: “Sunbathing Praying Mantis” by Trevor Cooper of Norwalk
PETS:
—Student Winner: Josephine Andren of Darien
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Pets Student Winner: “Happy Dog” by Josephine Andren of Darien
—Adult Winner: Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk
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Pets Adult Winner: “Quarantine Comfort” by Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk
COVID 19: THE NEW NORMAL:
—Student Winner: Saoirse Wellenius of Darien
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Covid 19-The New Normal Student Winner: “Ski with Masks” by Saoirse Wellenius of Darien
—Adult Winner: Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk
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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
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Student Winner Reflections by Cameron McElrea
—Adult Winner: Allesandra Mossa of Darien
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Abstract and Architecture Adult Winner: “Everything is Connected” by Allesandra Mossa of Darie
FOOD AND DRINK:
—Student Winner: Luke Maschoff of Darien
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ood and Drink Student Winner: “Lunch in Quarantine” by Luke Maschoff of Darien
—Adult Winner: Julie O’Connor of Weston
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Food and Drink Adult Winner: “Nouvel Venetian, That Would Shock a Doge” Julie O’Connor of Weston
HUMOR:
—Student Winner: Saoirse Wellenius of Darien
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“Screenagers” by Saoirse Wellenius of Darien
—Adult Winner: Grace Calderon of Fairfield
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Humor Adult Winner: ‘Book Face” Grace Calderon of Fairfiel
HOPE AND HAPPINESS:
—Student Winner: Penny Vanovitch of Darien
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Hope and Happiness Student Winner: “Early Morning Sunrise” by Penny Vanovitch of Darien
—Adult Winner: Geordie du Pont of Darien
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Hope and Happiness Adult Winner: “Saluting Darien Heroes: April 2020” by Geordie du Pont of Darien
HEROES:
—Student Winner: Ayush Dave of Darien
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Heroes: Student Winner: “A Lending Hand” by Ayush Dave of Darien
—Adult Winner: Cristina Versage of South Pasadena, California
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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.