2022 Sidewalk Art Contest

2022 Sidewalk Art Contest

After being sidelined in 2020 and 2021 the 12th Annual Sidewalk Art Contest was once again offered to Oneida County youth in partnership with Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.  The kids had a perfect weather day to create all types and styles of inspiring masterpieces. 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.

There was a total of 85 youth who competed in the finals of the 2022 Oneida County Youth Bureau Sidewalk Art Contest.  Where applicable, 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; Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Walmart and Target.  Our partners give the youth of Oneida County an opportunity to experience one of the crown jewels in Oneida County, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute,” Green added.

The Youth Bureau would like to extend a special thank you to our 2022 Sidewalk Art Contest judges, Melanie Adams, Karen Pensero-Shanley and Kaytlynn Lynch!!

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, July 13, 2023 to participate in the finals of our 13th Annual Sidewalk Art Contest.  The event is free and will once again be hosted at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

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 the Sidewalk Art Contest or any of our other initiatives, please contact the Oneida County Youth Bureau at 315-798-5027 or visit our website.