The second annual Beaufort International Chalk Festival at Beaufort Town Center was a hit!
Families of all sizes and artists of all ages painted the streets, played with mimes and puppeteers, browsed the art market, and experienced an Aztec and Catholic-influenced Day of the Dead Ceremony. Chalk master Lee Jones of Orlando created a new masterpiece and helped judge the exciting competition, along with Deanna Bowdish, LaShanta Ase, and Jennifer Kassing Bradley. The winners of the 2nd Annual Beaufort International Chalk Festival are:
Community Artists: Lisa Clancy, Nancy Nellis, Milly Choy Community Artist (ages 15+) 1st Place ~ $250 ~ sponsored by Carol Madeja 2nd Place ~ $100 ~ sponsored by Bruce Doneff 3rd Place ~ $50 ~ sponsored by Nancy Pollock
Student Artists: Cansas Cathey, Grace Salzer, CJ Norwood Students (ages 16+) Scholarships to school of choice 1st Place ~ $1,000 ~ sponsored by Bay Street Music 2nd Place ~ $500 ~ sponsored by Lowcountry Weekly 3rd Place ~ $250 ~ sponsored in Memory of Holly Lynn Adams
School teams from Beaufort Middle, US Born Books, and Robert Smalls Middle School. Elementary & Middle / 1 teacher & 4 students Classroom Art Supply Funds 1st Place ~ $200 2nd Place ~ $100 3rd Place ~ $50
Beaufort Middle School's sea turtle got the People's Choice award too! "Peoples Choice" ~ From any category Cash Prize & Cover Image on Award winning ACBC Publication "ArtNews" $500 sponsored by The Gallery