Close to 40  artists made their mark at this years Midland Square Chalk Affair as it drew contestants not only from the Bear River Valley, but from communities along the Wasatch Front as well. The annual event is helping to further Tremonton’s reputation as an arts community — a reputation that comes with the fact that the city has received a “Best of State” award for public art in each of the past five years, largely due to the many murals that can be seen painted on buildings all over town. This year’s theme was “Hope”. The theme drew many entries related to the common struggles facing many communities this year, including the coronavirus outbreak and social justice issues.

While this year featured many worthy entries, the judges had the difficult tasking of choosing nine winners in five categories:

Children: 1st Place, Aven Grimshaw; Runner-up, Evelyn Ellis

Youth: 1st Place, Bryson Winkler; Runner-up, Loren Pope

Teen: 1st Place, Kaitlyn Hansen; Runner-up (Tied), Kennedei Bird &  Natalie Pope

Adult: 1st Place, Camille Grimshaw; Runner-up, Jake Nissalke

People’s Choice: Chelsea Flowers