The Darien Arts Center recently awarded 28 cash prizes in its first-ever smart phone photo contest, Pic Darien. The contest garnered almost 400 entries in seven categories, with submissions from all ages. Contestants were not required to live in Darien, and photos were submitted online from as far away as California, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington D.C., in addition to Connecticut. Student Categories
The following prizes were awarded in the student categories (age 15 and under):
My Darien: 1st prize to Amit Chernichaw
Family and Friends: First Prize to Sofia Campo, Honorable Mention to Waverly Waters
Landscapes/Nature: First Prize to Emma Seely, Honorable Mention to Katie Coda
Pets: First Prize to Alyssa Farrell [PICTURED], Honorable Mention to Kallie Hapgood
Abstract: First Prize to Grace Gardella [PICTURED], Honorable Mentions to Grace Argiriou and Meritt Hole
Photobomb/Selfie: First Prize to Katie Cota, Honorable Mention to Amit Chernichaw
Travel: First Prize: Anna Passaretti
Adult Categories
The following prizes were awarded in the adult categories (age 16 and over):
My Darien: First Prize to Julie Johnston [PICTURED], Honorable Mention to Megan Gildea
Family and Friends: First Prize to Milissa Knightly, Honorable Mention to Jolanda Sutherland
Landscapes/Nature: First Prize to Raymond Michaud [PICTURED], Honorable Mention to Marie Reynolds
Travel: First Prize to Carin Zakes, Honorable Mention to Ruth Anne Ring
Pets: First Prize to Lauren Gomez, Honorable Mention to Diane Farrell
Abstract: First Prize to David Gioiella
Photobomb/Selfie: First Prize to Dani Woolwine, Honorable Mention to Paul Lin
First place prizes for adults were $100 and the adult honorable mention prizes were $25. First place prizes for students were $50, with the student honorable mention prizes awarding $15.
