Rain Couldn’t Stop the Canvas! See Who Took ‘Best in Show’ at the 61st Bergen County ‘Art in the Park’
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Paramus, NJ – The largest and most vibrant county in New Jersey once again proved its dedication to the arts! Despite challenging weather conditions, the 61st Annual Art in the Park successfully wrapped up this weekend, drawing out a dedicated crowd and showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within our community.
This year’s event was a true testament to the passion of Bergen County’s artists, collectors, and art lovers, who came together to celebrate creativity, diversity, and excellence. The annual contest, a centerpiece of the event, highlighted incredible skill across six distinct categories.
Best in Show: Sharon Savitz Takes the Top Prize
A massive congratulations to all of the contestants, and especially to the winners who displayed outstanding work recognized by our panel of judges. Taking home the most coveted award, Best in Show, was:
| Award | Artist Name | Town |
| Best in Show | Sharon Savitz | Saddle Brook |
Savitz’s winning piece exemplifies the high standard of artistic excellence that the Bergen County arts scene is known for.
Full List of 61st Annual Art in the Park Contest Winners
The following artists were recognized for their masterful work in their respective categories:
| Category | Place | Artist Name | Town |
| Acrylics & Oils | 1st Place | Karen Waller | Saddle Brook |
| 2nd Place | Allen Silber | Glen Rock | |
| 3rd Place | Carmine Marra | Paramus | |
| Honorable Mention | Dominick Taranto | New Milford | |
| Drawings/Prints/Pastels | 1st Place | Poramit Thantapalit | Hackensack |
| 2nd Place | Wayne Ratti | Saddle Brook | |
| 3rd Place | Ed Horvath | Elmwood Park | |
| Honorable Mention | Luis Medrano | Rutherford | |
| Mixed Media | 1st Place | Will Brady | Mahwah |
| 2nd Place | James Nonas | Glen Rock | |
| 3rd Place | Soo Kim | Glen Rock | |
| Honorable Mention | Deborah Woozencroft | Hackensack | |
| Photography (Digital/Traditional) | 1st Place | Ravi Rathore | Paramus |
| 2nd Place | Miroslav Vrzala | Ramsey | |
| 3rd Place | Rich Lemonie | South Hackensack | |
| Honorable Mention | Stuart Waldrum | Westwood | |
| Photography (Digitally Manipulated) | 1st Place | Max Cartagena | Fort Lee |
| 2nd Place | Jane Kicks | Franklin Lakes | |
| 3rd Place | Jane Sklar | Fort Lee | |
| Honorable Mention | Jacek Kowalski | Mahwah | |
| Watercolors | 1st Place | Tenn Lu | Haworth |
| 2nd Place | In Son | Englewood Cliffs | |
| 3rd Place | Maria Giombarrese | Westwood | |
| Honorable Mention | Barry Shiff | Fort Lee |
A Celebration of Bergen County Excellence
The annual Art in the Park event serves as a crucial platform, not only for artists to display and sell their work but also for the community to engage with the diversity of creative expression across various media. From the classic traditions of oils and watercolors to the modern innovations of digitally manipulated photography, the contest showcased the full spectrum of local artistry.
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