The chalk has washed away, but the victories remain. Earlier this week, the Bakersfield Museum of Art revealed the winning artwork for its Via Arte Italian street painting festival, held last week at The Marketplace.
Awards were given for best use of color, best technique, best rendition of a classical work (before 1900), people’s choice and best in festival for professional artists and high school teams, with the former also receiving a cash prize ($350 for all but best in festival, which is $700).
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