2024 Beatles Art Contest
2024 Beatles Art Contest GALLERY
FabFest 2024 included a juried Beatles Art Contest that took place at FabFest Daytime at CPCC's Parr Center on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Professional and amateur artists of all ages were invited to celebrate The Beatles and their influence on music, art, and culture by submitting Beatles-inspired artwork. More than $3,000 in cash prizes were awarded.
Congratulations to all of the 2024 winners! See the full list below. Thank you to each of the 48 artists whose 60 artworks celebrated the Beatles and their music with imagination and beauty, respect and in some cases humor -- your creativity astounds us!
While the 2024 online art sale is no longer active, you can still view all 2024 art online.
We're also grateful for all of the work done by the volunteer Beatles Art Contest Coordinator, Becky Keenan, with great support from volunteers Karen Crane and Carrie Teixeira and others.
Thank you, everyone!
2024 BEATLES ART CONTEST BEST IN SHOW
Congratulations to Lara Breitkreutz whose ink drawing on paper titled “Imagine” won the Best in Show Award for the 2024 Beatles Art Contest at FabFest! This ink portrait of John Lennon includes the lyrics to the song "Imagine" in the line work of the portrait. Lara entered as an amateur artist and describes herself a primarily a scientist and ecologist who has "practiced art my entire life as a passion" having been taught and encouraged by her mom. A recent graduate of Duke University, Lara now lives in Seattle where she is in graduate school studying aquatic and fishery sciences, and about her art now says "I also do some commissions".
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
Painting (Professional)
First Place
John Minch "Under the Sea (Octopus' Garden)
Second Place
Murray Parker "Beatles Rooftop Concer - 3 Savile Row"
Painting (Amateur)
First Place
Kaitlin Hodge ""Octopus Garden"
Second Place
Shefalee Patel "Peace on Abbey Road"
Other Art (Professional)
First Place
Jacobo Strimling "Let it CuBe"
Second Place
Tom Owen "John"
Other Art (Amateur)
First Place
Dana Vanderwood "Across the Universe"
Second Place
Lindsey Medler "Sea of Green"
Youth (Over 12)
First Place
Ellee Bixby "Stitches in Time"
Second Place
Jacob Abernathy "The Last Appearance"
Youth (12 and younger)
First Place
Mia Turner "Yellow Submarine"
Second Place
Evey Kampe "Ju-ju eyeball"
2024 BEATLES ART CONTEST AWARDS
Best in Show - $750
Paintings
- Professional
- 1st Place $500
- 2nd Place $300
- Amateur
- 1st Place $200
- 2nd Place $100
Other Art
- Professional
- 1st Place $500
- 2nd Place $300
- Amateur
- 1st Place $200
- 2nd Place $100
Youth (All Mediums)
- Ages 13-17
- 1st Place $100
- 2nd Place $50
- 12 & Under
- 1st Place $50
- 2nd Place $25
2024 BEATLES ART CONTEST JUDGES
WENDY HICKEY
ArtPop Street Gallery
MIRIAM DURKIN
Miriam Durkin Fine Art
JODI LYNN MCNEELY
Jodi Lynn Pottery
CASE BAUMGARTEN
Case Baumgarten Art
AWARD CATEGORIES
Painting - Art created by applying paint or pigment on canvas, canvas board, paper or any flat surface. Examples including but not limited to: Oil, Pastel, Acrylic, Digital, Ink, Gouache
Other Art (any medium) - Examples (including but not limited to): Ceramics, Glass, Metal, Fashion, Fiber, Wood, Sculpture
Judging Criteria:
- Interpretation and clarity of Beatles theme
- Creativity and originality
- Quality of artistic composition and overall design
Thank You 2024 Beatles Art Contest Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
The header photo at the top of this page is from a street mural by Eduardo Kobra - see more on the story on this stunning mural, and visit @kobrastreetart to see more of his work.