KGW yearly Art contest

Congratulations to the First place 2025 Keyport GardenWalk  Art Contest Winner, Lori Chigurupati!  This piece is titled "Bayshore Dreams.". 

Lori is a former resident of Keyport, NJ, whose artistic endeavors are deeply influenced by her experiences in the community. A dedicated painter, her artwork encapsulates the beauty and lasting memories associated with Keyport. As an IT professional, she effectively balances her career with quality family time while continuously seeking to refine her painting skills during her leisure hours. This year, she has created an acrylic piece titled "Bayshore Dreams," which aims to capture the dynamic movement of leaves, sky, and water, embodying the energy and tranquility of a Keyport sunset. Lori finds great joy in painting, viewing it as an ongoing journey of personal growth and creative expression.

Congratulations to the 2nd place 2025 Keyport GardenWalk  Art Contest Winner, Charissa Massas! 

This piece is titled "Keyport Gazebo."

The Keyport Gazebo has become a symbol of the community's cultural identity. As Charissa engages in plein air painting of this landmark, she fosters meaningful interactions with local residents, deepening her connection to both the space and the town we cherish. It is inspiring to hear the stories of long-time residents as she captures the breathtaking waterfront views.

Congratulations to the 3rd place 2025 Keyport GardenWalk  Art Contest Winner, Ethel T. Grewen "Butterfly Belle"

In a captivating display of elegance, Butterfly Belle has gracefully landed upon a stunning garden bloom, seeking the admiration of onlookers.

Congratulations to the 2024 Keyport GardenWalk  Art Contest Winner, Mindy Curran! 

This piece is titled "On the Menu" and features a Goldfinch feasting in a garden. 

Mindy is a NJ based artist, who studied at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she focused on printmaking and ceramics. She has since cultivated a love of drawing and painting, inspired by the natural world, integrating observation with bold use of pattern and color.

You can learn more about her art by visiting

https://mindy-curran.pixels.com/

We had an unprecedented number of entries this year, and we would like to extend our deepest gratitude and thanks to everyone who participated in this year's GardenWalk Art Contest! 

And to all our GardenWalk fans, we can't wait to see you in our gardens in June!

Stay tuned for updates on our 2024 event features!

Keyport GardenWalk 2023 is proud to honor the artwork, dedication, and legacy of beloved Keyport, NJ resident, Elizabeth Marie Erickson Walling. Mrs. Elizabeth Walling was a longtime resident of Keyport, NJ. She was called to pursue a career as an educator and served in the Keyport, NJ school district for over 40 years. After her retirement from teaching in 2002, Mrs. Walling discovered a passion for the arts, when she began taking classes at the Keyport Senior Center. In the spirit of Mrs. Walling’s legacy, remember that Kindness Matters. As you walk the gardens at Keyport GardenWalk, ask some gardeners if they have their own stories of Mrs. Walling. We want to remember her where she was happiest, in the garden. Written by Keyport Garden Club Trustee, Xan Yanosh. With Special notes and insight from Keyport Garden Club Member and Dear Friend of Elizabeth Walling,Carole Grabowski

The Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest Committee gratefully received many beautiful, inspiring entries, making this another extremely difficult year for the judges. Garden by the Sidewalk and 11 other runners up will be featured in notecards. 

The Keyport Garden Club, sponsors of Keyport GardenWalk, deeply appreciate the artists who share their talent each year as part of the Keyport Garden Walk Art Contest. 

Garden by the Sidewalk, the lovely acrylic painting by Monica Nask pictured at right, was selected to be face of Keyport GardenWalk 2021.  As is the tradition, the winning artwork has been used in the official 2021 Keyport Garden Walk poster and promotional materials.   

Keyport GardenWalk 2021 is again virtual this year, and opened on this website and YouTube on June 5th 2021. 

Learn more about artist Monica Nask and see more of her art on her website. Her paintings are  also featured in the "Of The Earth" exhibit at The Gallery at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, through April 24th.

The Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest Committee gratefully received many beautiful, inspiring entries, making this another extremely difficult year for the judges. Garden by the Sidewalk and 11 other runners up will be featured in notecards. 

The Keyport Garden Club, sponsors of Keyport GardenWalk, deeply appreciate the artists who share their talent each year as part of the Keyport Garden Walk Art Contest.