Oneida County Youth Bureau

2016 Sidewalk Art Contest

2016 Sidewalk Art Contest

The 8th Annual Sidewalk Art Contest was held at Oneida County municipalities and youth serving agencies the week of July 4th 2016.  Children in age specific categories; 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18 had the opportunity to draw a positive image on a single sidewalk slab with chalk donated from Walmart and Target.

This year 1,200 youth county-wide participated hoping to reach the finals that were held Thursday July 14th on the sidewalks that encompassed Pratt at Munson-Williams-Proctor on State Street in Utica.  The finals competition had 80 youth compete.  Medals were presented to the top three (3) finishers in each age category.

“The kids artistic abilities and positive self-expressions were beautifully designed for all to be amazed,” Oneida County Youth Bureau Director Kevin Green said.  “The kids decorated the sidewalk with pride, a lot of creative thought, and their energy was refreshing.  This event would not be possible without the support of our fantastic partners; Walmart, Target, Pratt MWP and Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute.  Our partners give the youth of Oneida County an opportunity to experience one of the crown jewels in Oneida County, Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute,” Green added. 

The Youth Bureau would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, Walmart and Target, our judges, Rochelle Ferro, Emily Leo, and Alexandria Paul.

Please mark your calendars for the week of July 3rd through July 7th, 2017 and plan on having your agency, city, town or village participate in our 9th Annual Sidewalk Art Contest.  The finals will be held the following Thursday, July 13th.  The event is free.

The Oneida County Youth Bureau looks forward to having your youth participate and be a part of this popular, fun-filled event as WE WORK TOGETHER to provide all our Oneida County youth with safe, positive and innovative programs.

For more information on Sidewalk Art or any of our other initiatives, please contact the Youth Bureau at 798-5027 or visit our website www.ocgov.net/youth

2016 Sidewalk Art Champions  
   
5-7 Age Category Park/Agency
   
1st Place: Robensen Jean-Baptifte Thea Bowman
2nd Place: Abrianna Thomas Our Lady of Lourdes
3rd Place: Madeline McManus Munson Williams
   
8-10 Age Category  
   
1st Place: Allie Barone Our Lady of Lourdes
2nd Place: Maura Matthews Munson Williams
3rd Place: Johnny Mudge Sauquoit
   
11-13 Age Category  
   
1st Place: Mia Peyche Our Lady of Lourdes
2nd Place: Elise Mozloom Our Lady of Lourdes
3rd Place: Kayla Hopper Salvation Army
   
14-18 Age Category  
   
1st Place: Joe UCP
2nd Place: Moet J. House of the Good Shepherd
3rd Place: Mikayla Green Salvation Army
Oneida County Partners