CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners of this year’s Art on the Park Contest.
Not only will winning artists paint their artwork on the skate park walls, but the winning musician will perform live at the Art on the Park event on Saturday, October 15 at the Heritage Park Skate Park, located at 1241 Peacher’s Mill Road.
Winning Artists:
Elizabeth Bell, Age 21
Makenzie Ward, Grade 10 at Northeast High School
Jeremy Vega, Grade 12 at Northeast High School
Mallory Thornton, Grade 11 at Northeast High School
Shaina Messenger, Grade 11 at Clarksville High School
Alexia Sarrias-Revell, Grade 11 at Clarksville High School
Kurt Thomack, Grade 11 at Clarksville High School
Breanna Todt, Grade 11 at Clarksville High School
Winners received a $25 cash prize, custom t-shirt featuring their design, and the opportunity to paint their artwork on a pre-selected skate park wall. A mentor provided by Art Link will assist with the painting.
Winning Musician:
Rufus Dawkins
A competition was held at Wicked Good Sandwiches on Sept. 24 for all musicians that entered. One winner was chosen and received a free E.P. recording and the opportunity to perform live on October 15.
Guests to the Art on the Park event on October 15 will be able to talk to artists about their work on display, listen to live performances by the musicians, and enjoy skate demos and clinics. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available to purchase. All are welcome to attend.
This is the fourth Art on the Park contest held by the City of Clarksville Parks + Recreation Department. This contest takes place every two years in an effort to beautify the Heritage Park Skate Park and to deter graffiti.
For more information regarding Art on the Park, contact Clarksville Parks + Recreation or check out www.cityofclarksville.com/artonthepark.