MITCHELL — The Mitchell Persimmon Festival Art Contest winners have been announced, with artists recognized across five categories. The contest, a longtime highlight of the weeklong festival, drew submissions from area painters and photographers. The People’s Choice Award will be decided tonight by public vote.

Still Life/Floral

1st Place: Tricia Hillenburg (also awarded Best of Show)

2nd Place: Claude Cookman

3rd Place: Brenda Stevens

Honorable Mention: David Fields

Landscape/Waterscape

1st Place: David Fields

2nd Place: Claude Cookman

3rd Place: Tricia Hillenburg

Honorable Mention: Meri

Abstract/Fantasy

1st Place: Mark Armstrong

2nd Place: Ray Beauregard

3rd Place: Brenda Stevens

Honorable Mention: Mark Armstrong

Animals/Birds

1st Place: Kevin Daugherty

2nd Place: Ros

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