STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, conducted a holiday art contest, themed “Together We Shine Bright.” The contest inspired submissions from across northeast Indiana, showcasing interpretations of connection, generosity and holiday joy.
Winners were selected from two categories: ages 5-18 and ages 18 and above. Each winning design was transformed into large-scale window cling murals and displayed on the ground floor of the bank’s headquarters in downtown Fort Wayne, debuting during Downtown Fort Wayne’s Night of Lights on Wednesday, Nov. 26. They remained up through the month of December, and was also displayed on the bank’s website and social media channels.
Ages 5-18 winners
- Elly Hart
- Everly Shaffer
- Olivia Miller
- Audrey Garlinger
Ages 18+ winners
- R. Nikki Fincher
- Sarah Mueller
“We’re incredibly proud to showcase the creativity and imagination of artists from our community,” said Thomas Marcuccilli, the bank’s director of marketing & communications. “These designs reflect the warmth, unity, and bright spirit that define the holiday season. We’re honored to share this art with the thousands of families who visit downtown for Night of Lights.”
