Marc Gilmet, winner of Best in Show with Stephanie Mason-Teague, director of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The 52nd annual Art in the Park returned to Rockefeller Gardens along the Halifax River. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Derek Trull & Easy Street entertained visitors from the Rockefeller Gardens stage during Art in the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Crystal Garden Flowers sparkled along the Halifax River during Art in the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Artist Kathleen Nobel, of Ormond Beach, with her Art in the Park exhibit. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Crafter Christina Kersey, of Winter Springs, with her Splash of Joy display. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens secretary Jessica Scott (center) with her family, Cannon and Scott, enjoyed the day with their dogs. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Food trucks lined Rockefeller Gardens during the 52nd annual Art in the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Guests lines up for Stella’s Coffee during the 52nd annual Art in the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Guests enjoyed music on the lawn of The Casements. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Jordan entertained guests at The Casements during Art in the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The 52nd annual Art in the Park at Rockefeller Gardens along the Halifax River. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Artist Gary Mak, of Ormond Beach, exhibited his work at Art n the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Scott Jones and his daughter Chloe Cordle admire Gary Mak’s art exhibition. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Taymon Loringsmith won first place in the juried artist category with “Beach People.” Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Taymon Loringsmith with his painting during Art in the Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Stephanie Mason-Teague, director of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens with Phil and Cris Klemp, first place winners in the craft category. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The 52nd annual Art in the Park returned to Rockefeller Gardens on May 2-3, bringing artists, crafters and visitors together along the Halifax River.
Held each year the weekend before Mother’s Day, the event is presented by the City of Ormond Beach Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens.
Wood carver Marc Gilmet, of Ormond Beach, was named Best of Show at the juried event, which included both fine art and crafts categories. Taymon Loringsmith, of New Smyrna Beach, earned first place in the fine arts category for his “Beach People” painting series, while Phil and Cris Klemp, of DeLand took first place in the crafts category.
A total of 37 fine artists and 38 crafters entered the juried competition. Awards totaling $3,500 were presented, including a $1,500 Best of Show prize.
“We’re thrilled to once again partner with the City of Ormond Beach for the 52nd annual Art in the Park,” said Stephanie Mason-Teague, director of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community of Ormond Beach to see some amazing fine art, and some of the most talented crafters I think we’ve ever seen.”
Severe storms and a tornado watch interrupted Saturday’s festivities, but vendors returned Sunday in good spirits, with many saying it was still a great show.
Visitors also enjoyed food trucks and live musical entertainment on the Rockefeller Gardens stage and on the lawn of The Casements.
Best of Show: Marc Gilmet
First place: Taymon Loringsmith
Second place: Juan Carlos Cahue
Merit Award: Rolly Reel
Honorable Mention: Amy O’Malley
First place: Phil & Cris Klemp
Second place: Alyssa Zavocki
Merit Award: Bambi Hudak
Honorable Mention: Tandy Sible
