2025 Blue Moon Art Project Winner Announced
(Ocean Springs) – Ocean Springs, Mississippi artist Ginger Woechan has been
named this year’s winner of the Blue Moon Art Project, associated with the 47th
Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon, held on
November 8 & 9, 2025.
The statewide art project, brought to Mississippi through the Peter Anderson Arts &
Crafts Festival, accepted applications from August through October with
submissions turned into the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce–Main Street–
Tourism Bureau. A committee reviewed all entries and selected Woechan as the
2025 Blue Moon Art Project Winner.
The 2025 winning piece, “Once in a Blue Moon,” will be on display at the Ocean
Springs Visitors Center before it appears on signage, souvenir cups, and other
promotional materials next fall. These items will be part of the celebration and
preparation for the 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in 2026.
The announcement of the winning art project was made on Sunday afternoon of
the festival, along with the People’s Choice Award. Festival attendees voted
throughout the weekend for their favorite piece and recognized Adam Plitt of
Gulfport for his work titled “Moon Beach” as the 2025 People’s Choice Award
Winner.
The Blue Moon Brewing Company, via FEB Distributing, continues its partnership
with the festival to inspire creativity and celebrate Mississippi’s vibrant arts
community. Formerly known for its slogan “Artfully Crafted,” Blue Moon has long
supported the arts and continues to bring art-inspired projects to life across the
country, including here in Mississippi.
For more information on the Blue Moon Art Project and awards, visit
www.peterandersonfestival.com or contact the Ocean Springs Chamber–Main
Street–Tourism Bureau at 228-875-4424.
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ABOUT OCEAN SPRINGS MAIN STREET
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is a three-tier, non-profit organization created in 1947 that promotes tourism, preservation, community vitality and local culture. In 1989, Ocean Springs became a national main street community. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber– Main Street – Tourism Bureau located in the heart of downtown not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official town visitors center. Ocean Springs Main Street is a recipient of the 2013 Great American Main Street Award and voted as “One of America’s Most Charming Main Streets” for 2024.