Jessica Chevalier’s painting “Grand Valley Vintage” was the winning entry in the art contest to represent the 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest in September.

The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology announced the top three places who were selected by the public through online voting. They are:

• First Place: “Grand Valley Vintage” by Jessica Chevalier.
• Second Place: “Winery Gem” by Carmella Wilson.
• Third Place: “Wildflower Trail Toast” by Monica Marquez Gatica.

Chevalier will receive a cash prize of $700, and “Grand Valley Vintage” will be featured on the festival’s promotional items and in nationwide marketing for the 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest. Prints of “Grand Valley Vintage” will be available for purchase at www.WineColorado.org and in the CAVE office later this spring.

“I’m truly honored to have my painting selected as the winning piece for the Colorado Mountain Winefest Art Contest,” Chevalier said. “This work was inspired by the vineyards, mountains and deep sense of community that make Colorado’s Western Slope so special.

“I wanted the piece to feel like a moment you could step into. Colorado Mountain Winefest represents more than wine; it’s about place, people and tradition. I’m looking forward to sharing new original works at The AppleShed Gallery in Cedaredge, where my exhibition will be on view from March through May 2026.”

The annual Colorado Mountain Winefest Art Contest is open to any Colorado resident and takes place each January. Artists are asked to capture the essence of the state’s wine industry. For more information about this event or to be included in the Call for Art in the future, email info@coloradowinefest.com.