PHOTOS: Birds take flight at Art in the Park
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The fifth annual Art in the Park event took place Aug. 30 in Granby at Polhamus Park. This year’s theme was birds; each artist put their own unique touches on wooden bird panels. Volunteer Bill Spurlin hand cut each of the 12 panels.
Sky-Hi News captured photos of the artists hard at work painting the panels on Aug. 29. During the Art in the Park celebrations, attendees were able to vote on their favorite piece created, and three People’s Choice winners were chosen.
Lindsey Bell earned first place for her artwork featuring a blue sky and vibrant wildflowers. Trish Bellefeuille won second for her depiction of bright red roses with the silhouette of a bird in flight. Kristiana Miller earned third, with her representation of green pines, towering mountains and birds flying over the peaks.
All the pieces created at Art in the Park will be placed on Granby’s “long wall” mural, which is located along U.S. Highway 40 near Bighorn Bagels. An online art auction was also held after the winner’s celebration, so art enthusiasts could purchase their favorite paintings from the 2024 contest.
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The 2025 Art in the Park in Granby.
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Rebecca Smyth on Aug. 29, 2025, at Granby’s Polhamus Park.
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Samantha Wisener on Aug. 29, 2025, at Granby’s Polhamus Park.
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Tessa Fuqua on Aug. 29, 2025, at Granby’s Polhamus Park.
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Monica McFarlin’s painting at Art in the Park, at Granby’s Polhamus Park.
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