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Art Honors Astoria Column's 100 Years: Winners Announced
12 Jul
Summary
- Mark Peasley won the adult division for his digital design.
- Ezekiel Bruijn won the youth division with digital art.
- Centennial festivities are scheduled for Saturday, July 18.
The Astoria Column's centennial celebration has revealed the winners of its art poster contest, honoring the landmark's 100-year history. Mark Peasley from Dallas, Oregon, secured the top spot in the adult category for his digital design titled "Stained Glass Column." In the youth division, Ezekiel Bruijn of Knappa-Astoria won with his digital artwork, "Astoria Column and Balsa Flyers."
The contest, a collaboration between Astoria Visual Arts, the City of Astoria, and The Friends of Astoria Column, encouraged artists to creatively represent the column's heritage. Celebrations are set to take place in downtown Astoria's Heritage Square on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring live music and cultural performances. A historical exhibit will also be available at the Heritage Museum throughout the year.
A rededication ceremony will occur atop Coxcomb Hill at 2 p.m. on July 18. The first 500 attendees at the Heritage Square event will receive a free commemorative poster. Winners receive cash prizes and recognition, which Astoria Visual Arts highlights as valuable professional development opportunities for artists in the Lower Columbia River Region.
Adult winner Mark Peasley, a retired art director, was inspired by his retirement and graphic design background. Youth winner Ezekiel Bruijn, a Clatsop Community College graduate, drew inspiration from the column itself and the balsa planes visitors can launch from its observation deck.
