Westport Farmers' Market's Young Shoots Contest Winners Announced

Westport, CT - The Westport Farmers’ Market, the Artists Collective of Westport and the Drew Friedman Community Arts Center are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Young Shoots photography contest. Receiving the most submissions in contest history, young photographers captured the energy, beauty and delights of the Westport Farmers’ Market. 

These images were the “pick of the crop”! 

All photographers, their families and the Westport community enjoyed an evening art exhibition and reception on the lawn at Gilberties’ Herbs and Garden Center where all photographs were framed and exhibited, awards given, and delicious refreshments served. Sugar and Olives provided the sweet treats and drinks for the evening. Awards included a cash prize from the Drew Friedman Foundation and MoCA of Westport art class certificates to all the winners.  Emily Laux, esteemed photographer of the Artists Collective of Westport, Carole Erger Fass, Westport Library Art Curator, and Ruth Mannes, Executive Director MoCA of Westport were the distinguished jurors. 

Ages 5 to 9
FIRST ($100) Aaron Slomich, for “Sharpen Up”
SECOND ($50) Juliette Newshel, for “Tiny Tomatoes”.

Ages 10 to 14
FIRST ($100) Mirabelle Choe, for “Color Wheel”
SECOND ($50) Rachel Pontoriero, for “Fairy Stool”Ages 15 to 18
FIRST ($100) Alex Sod, for “Bifrost”
SECOND ($50) Calista Finkelstein, for “Heading Home"

About Westport Farmers’ Market

The award-winning Westport Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from 10 to 2 at 50 Imperial Avenue in Westport, Connecticut. WFM is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy, and seasonal food. It aspires to create a fun, safe, and healthy community environment for education and socialization. Its mission is to increase awareness, knowledge, and support for local producers focused on sustainable and healthy growing practices. For more information, visit www.westportfarmersmarket.com and follow WFM on social at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

WFM receives philanthropic support from: Abramson & Company LLC; Aitoro Appliance; Alma Mexican Food; Boxcar Cantina; Cohen and Wolf; Compass Realty, Riolo Team; Dharma Massage Therapy; Doc’s Maple; Don Memo; The Drew Friedman Community Arts Center; Gault Family Companies; Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center; LeafGuard; Pause + Purpose; Pure Barre; Sugar & Olives; Terrain; Wave Hill Breads; and Wells Hill Farm. 

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