First-ever Brushes, Bites and Blues festival presents donations to youth art programs

Also, among the winners of the festival were a couple of local artists.

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Over 90 artists showcased their artwork this weekend at the first Brushes, Bites and Blues festival at One Daytona.

The outdoor festival was presented by Brown and Brown Insurance and in partnership with Gallery500. One Daytona President Roxanne Ribakoff also presented donations to two local entities: a $5,000 donation to youth arts organization ArtHaus, and $15,000 to the Volusia County Schools Visual Art program. 

One Daytona's first Brushes, Bites and Blues festival featured an artist zone where live art was created.Courtesy photo
One Daytona's first Brushes, Bites and Blues festival featured an artist zone where live art was created.Courtesy photo

“As one of the only outdoor art festivals in the area this year, we were overwhelmed by the community support,” said Lesa France Kennedy, chief executive officer of International Speedway Corporation and Gallery500 owner in a press release. “The incredible turnout is reflective of the quality of artists selected, as well as the commitment from our sponsors and patrons. We are very encouraged as we look ahead to 2021 and maintaining a November date.”

Here are the winners of the 2020 festival: 

Best in Show - $1,500 

  • Todd Fox, of Orlando (mixed media)

Award of Distinction - $750

  • Jen Kish, of Palm Coast (jewelry)
  • John Horrell, of Debary (mixed media)
  • Mary Wentzel, of Ormond-by-the-Sea (watercolor)
  • Jose Paternoster, of West Palm Beach (metal works)
  • Nathalie Torres, of Kissimmee (mixed media)
  • David Mallory, of Port Orange (wood)
  • Michael Giordano, of Keystone Heights (photography)
    One Daytona's first Brushes, Bites and Blues festival was spread out over the shopping and restaurant district. Courtesy photo
    One Daytona's first Brushes, Bites and Blues festival was spread out over the shopping and restaurant district. Courtesy photo

     

Award of Merit - $500

  • Dan Burleigh Phillips, of Rockledge (watercolor)
  • Thomas Gross, of Melbourne (wood)
  • Kathleen Lusby, of Ormond Beach (oil painting)
  • Bill Slade, of Jacksonville (glass)
  • Dino Turull, of Jacksonville (digital art)

 

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