On March 9 & 10, 2024, the Hernando County Fine Arts Council presented the 39th Annual Art in the Park at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, Florida.

Arts Council Congratulates Winners of 39th Annual Art in the Park

We would like to thank the exhibitors, entertainers, sponsors, and dedicated volunteers who made this weekend possible, and of course, the thousands of supporters who attended the event! We’d also like to thank the nonprofits that encourage creativity with activities in the Children’s Experience Area and the students who were a part of the Student Art Show. We are grateful for our attendees’ support and insightful feedback, which encompasses their thoughts on the diversity and quality of artists, performers, and the variety of activities available throughout the show.

The Hernando County Fine Arts Council wishes to congratulate the following winners:

Fine Art Winners

• Best in Show Danny O’Driscoll
• Award of Excellence Adam Porciau
• Award of Distinction Juan Carlos Cahue
• Award of Achievement Jill Kalber
• Award of Recognition Jennifer Hartz
• Award of Merit Gary Curtis Shannon Wilson
• Honorable Mention Lyn Novak Hise 

Fine Crafts Winners

• Award of Excellence Madelyn Motsinger
• Award of Distinction Charles Bell
• Award of Achievement Robert Fragale
• Award of Recognition Roger McCall
• Award of Merit Shannon Wilson
• Honorable Mention Peggy Palmer

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who made this event possible:

• Florida Division of Arts & Culture
• Florida’s Adventure Coast
• City of Brooksville
• Adams Family Plumbing
• Suncoast Credit Union
• Mrs. Grout
• Tropic Shores Realty
• Cemex
• Body By Brandi
• Roots Creative Co.
• Rotary Club of Brooksville
• Killingsworth Insurance
• Ever After Gallery
• Capital City Bank
• Florida Americana Music Festival
• Coastal Engineering
• Marsha Reiners Insurance
• Stuart Promotional Products
• WUFT NPR
• Hernando Sun
• Nature Coaster
• DaBarr Design
• Mountaineer Coffee
• BLICK Art Materials
• Wall Yak
• Hilary Frambes.

Art in the Park is an annual event dedicated to fine art, craftsmanship, and community that creates a unique opportunity and tradition for artists, collectors, and patrons of the arts. Save the date for the 40th Annual Art in the Park happening next year on March 8 & 9, 2025 at Tom Varn Park! For more information about Art in the Park, please visit www.AITPhernando.com or follow our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/artintheparkhernandocounty.