For the third consecutive year at Kirkland’s Summerfest the Young Artists Exhibition drew crowds of all ages to see artwork entered by local young artists up to 18 years old. The exhibition was part of the Summerfest festival that drew over 40,000 visitors during Aug. 8-10. The exhibition displayed 86 unique pieces of art including paintings in oil and watercolor, mixed media, collage, photography and sculpture, inspired by the theme “Summertime Fun.” Several of this year’s artists were return participants. In addition to the amazing art on display, there were two art tables set up with materials to make fish wind socks.

All artists who entered received a participants ribbon and first prizes were awarded to one artist in each of the four age categories. In addition the organizing team selected 12 committee choice awards.

The artwork of these artists will be featured in the display case of the Kirkland Public Library Oct. 1-31. The display is open to the public.

Here are the winners:

First place

Ages 5 and under: Adam Z. from the Kirkland Children’s School

Ages 6-9: Gaby Rasche

Ages 10-13: Bella Daly

Ages 14-18: Jessa Morissey

Committee choice awards

Ages 5 and under: Brooke B. from Kirkland Children’s School.

Ages 6-9: Sasha Tai, Annie McAllister, Elsa Agabelgian, Paige McAllister, Mira Knowlton, Heramba Patil, Addison Warren, Alexandra Mallios, Claire Charney, Elizabeth Lugo and Joshua DeOlivera.

Ages 10-13: Olivia Kelly

Ages 14-18: Francesco Prizzo

Sponsors for the exhibition include: Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission, An Artful Touch, Kirkland Arts Center, Parkplace Books, Canvas Paint and Sip and QFC.

For more information on Kirkland Summerfest or the Young Artists Exhibition, visit www.kirklandsummerfest.com.