41st Annual Art in the Park
Show Recap (2026)
Art in the Park 2026 was proudly presented by
Congratulations to the award winners of the 41st Annual Art in the Park!
FINE ARTS WINNERS
Best in Show — Nathan Leemis
People’s Choice Award — Harold Littlebird
Award of Excellence — Arthur Ragaukus
Award of Distinction — Glen Shuele
Award of Achievement — Jill Kaliber
Award of Recognition — Erikan Ekefrey
Award of Merit — Ryan Michael Kelly
Honorable Mention — Danny Serima
FINE CRAFTS WINNERS
Award of Excellence — Denise Leavitt
Award of Distinction — Francis Liner
Award of Achievement — Rhea Polandez
Award of Recognition — Lana Piland
Award of Merit — Scott Anderson
Honorable Mention — Gabrielle Wilson
Student Art Show Winners
JAN KNOWLES AWARD WINNERS
Best in Show — Mya Villemaire
Sculpture — Roma Chimiel
AP — Brandon Lannucci
High School — Aateyah Milcendeau
Middle School — Dustin Rader
Elementary School — Liliana Alarcon
Stage Entertainment
We put the spotlight on local music nonprofits & musicians!
Main Stage
Hernando Harmonizers
Zion Phoenix
Jazz Phools
Larry Reidt
Davy Daniels
Hernando Jazz Society
Suncoast Harmony Chorus
Children’s Experience Area Stage
Chocachatti Elementary
Suzuki Strings, Inc.
Stir Up The Gift
Keemba on Da Drums
The Alumni & Clay Huete
Bee The Rock & Andrew James 3AM
Yoga Session by Welcome Om
Tampa Bay Taps
Weeki Wachee Winds
Children’s Experience Area
Free art activities were offered by the following local organizations :
The Artmaking Space
Autism Everywhere
Hernando Community Swat Club
Hernando County Animal Services
Hernando County Fire Rescue
Hernando County Public Library
Hernando F&A Masonic Lodge #30
Hillside Baptist Church
Historic Hernando Preservation Society
Posability
WellCome Om Integral Healing & Education.
Photo credit: Ezekiel’s Photography
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2026 Art in the Park Partners and Sponsors
Art in the Park wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors! We’re incredibly grateful for their support in making this event a success. Interested in Sponsoring? Get in touch!
Meet our 2026
Presenting Sponsor:
Live Painting Provided by:
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