Watercolorist Ron Louie took first place Saturday in the 5th Banyan Drive Art Stroll art exhibit with his misty view of a torii titled “Grand Entrance.” Louie will receive a gift certificate from Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
Second place in the People’s Choice vote went to Kealoha Pa for “Uhu Paradise.” Pa will receive a gift certificate for WSW at Hilo Hawaiian.
Third place went to the late Bill Eger for a photograph of the Hiroshima lantern under a large monkeypod tree at the east torii titled “Legacy Monkeypod.” The award is a gift certificate from Cunningham Gallery.
Fourth place was a tie: Greg Henkel’s “Ulua” won him a gift certificate from Banyan Gallery, and Jared Goodwin’s photograph “Bridge of Nostalgia” won him a gift certificate from Ben Franklin Crafts.
An estimated crowd of 1,000 participated in activities throughout the Banyan Peninsula on Saturday afternoon.
Exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, food, keiki classes and a silent auction were among attractions for residents and visitors.
The Banyan Drive Art Stroll is held on the second Saturday of January. Cosponsoring the event are Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens and Banyan Gallery, with support from the county Department of Parks and Recreation, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Grand Naniloa Hilton Doubletree, Suisan Fish Market, Alii Ice, Hilo Bay Café, Ben Franklin Crafts, and a cadre of volunteers.