2025 Arts of Kenmore art show exhibited many "winners"

kencomclub
Aug 30
2 min read

Top left clockwise: Mayor Nigel Herbig chose "Spring Rain," as the Mayor’s Purchase Award painted by Greg Pergament (middle right). The Hutchinson family took home the People's choice winner "Blue Raccoon," sculpted by Rebecca Jenson (bottom right). Steve Nylin with his Sculpture winner the inlaid wood bowl, “Flower Power.” Over his shoulder is the 1st Place Winner “By the Sea” by Elena Abbot.

The 2025 Kenmore Arts Show was held at city hall from Aug. 15 to 27 showcasing an inspiring range art and artists for all who attended. The final judging and awards took place Aug. 15 with the People's Choice award going to Rebeca Jenson, for her sculpture "Blue Racoon." The Mayor's Choice award went to Greg Pergament for his painting, "Spring Rain." The Sculpture winner went to Steve Nylin for his inlaid wood bowl, "Flower Power," and the overall 1st Place Winner went to Elena Abbot for her painting "By the Sea."

Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed the 2025 Kenmore Art Show. At least 379 people enjoyed the art and 24 percent of the art was sold to happy community members. The artists also received awards totaling $1,850. To see a list of award winners, and read about the jurors and the Florence Lindstrom Founder’s Award, click here: kenmore-art-show.

Thank you to the City of Kenmore for hosting us at city hall and our wonderful sponsors: Ostroms, Banner Bank, Copperworks Distillery, Kenmore Camera, Pipinich Insurance Agency, Key Bank, Cherry Van Overstraeten, and Sharon Gottula Studios.

What's next? Get ready to celebrate Kenmore and its businesses at Oktoberfest. There are many fun events planned, and we hope you won’t miss the annual Wiener Dog decorating activity sponsored by Arts of Kenmore. This year the theme is “Adopt a Dog” at our “adoption center” at the Hangar on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 1-5pm.