he votes are in! Reunited by Stillwater textile artist Jasper Moon is the winner of our Art Connects Community People’s Choice Award—a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

Twelve local artists, from ages six and up, responded to the call to explore our connection with nature and each other through Art Connects Community. Their powerful works—ranging from paintings to photography—are now on display across Stillwater and online, inviting the public to engage, reflect, and vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Last week, the organizations collected submissions of original artwork in painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Art Connects Community is more than an art show—it's a call to connect, imagine, and build a stronger future together. The show will open on August 1, with installation happening in downtown businesses July 28-31.

We’re proud to introduce Art Connects Community, a communications initiative that invites community members to share their concept of a thriving, resilient community through the medium of visual art. Beyond being a platform for community expression, we intend that this art will create opportunities for new connections and conversations about sustainability, resilience, and what our shared environment means to us. 

Celebrating local species, local artists, and the local heroes protecting them.