The sidewalk in front of the Issaquah Community Center blossomed with a dusty mix of color on Tuesday during the annual Summer Chalk Art Festival presented by the Issaquah Arts Commission.

The warm weather may have inspired many of the young artists, as refreshing water-themed artwork flooded the walkway. Images of mermaids, sea serpents and fish mixed with rainbows and even Sponge Bob Square Pants. By the end of the day, approximately 90 artists had made their mark on their community (albeit a temporary one).

No art festival would be complete without prizes, so at 5 p.m. the judges began evaluating the murals. Given the talent on display, it was a challenging task. Thank you to the judges – Mayor Ava Frisinger, ArtEast Executive Director Karen Abel, Councilmember Eileen Barber, Washington State Board of Education Board Member Connie Fletcher, and Executive Director of Arts Connections Vicki Hoffman – and congratulations to all the amazing artists.

And the winners are…

6 and under:

First Place – Jackson Graham and Connor Curnow

Second Place – Archita Chopra

Third Place – Tanisha Kshirsagar

7 – 11:

First Place – Anumita Chopra

Second Place – Shiven Raina

Third Place – Lilly Smith

12 – 15:

First Place – Olivia Glasgow

Second Place – Lexie Hagget

Thirds Place – Sienna Remeso

16 – adult:

First Place – Rashi Raina

Second Place – Vinaya Gopisetti

Third Place – Beryl Owens-Garson

Family:

First Place – Avi Kaul and family

Second Place – Blake and Clark Chin

Third Place – Muskann and Neha Chaudry