“It was our pleasure and honor, to be included as jurors for the 2025 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. We were truly awed and inspired by the incredibly diverse works from all of the contributing artists.

The human impulse to create art is universal, and the arts have been a way to communicate beliefs, and express ideas about the human experience, throughout all stages of civilization, and in every region of the world. For all of these artists, this is their love language, their creativity and expression. They will leave behind their mark, and this artwork will document who they are at this moment in time. As we viewed the works, and read the artist’s statements, we felt privileged to have a window into each artists’ creative process and meet you all.

Congratulations and thank you, to all of the artists who have submitted work.  The submissions showcased originality, artistic voice, intention and technical mastery. The selection process was challenging, and while we were elated to see many of the preferred works move onto the final round, there are inevitably pieces that didn’t make it through.  As exhibiting artists ourselves, we have also been in this very same position numerous times.  We encourage you to continue on your development and exploration of artistic expression, and share your work as much as you can!

The extravagant welcome we received from the Board and volunteers of the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival was a testament to the care bestowed on every artist that participates in this prestigious festival. We as artists serving as judges are grateful to see this level of care, trust and respect brought into the artists community.”