They're creepy, spooky, and in some cases downright impressive. Scarecrows are popping up in front of storefronts this week, part of the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School's annual Island-wide contest. Anyone, from professional artists to schoolchildren, is invited to craft a scarecrow based on a literary theme, with one participant randomly selected to win an iPad. The contest also doubles as a fundraiser for the school; businesses pay a small fee to display scarecrows outside their stores.
Lord Voldemort by the Jasny family, located at Alley’s General Store in West Tisbury. – Ray EwingWicked Witch by the Hoff family, located at Cronig’s Market in Vineyard Haven. – Ray EwingGandalf by the Aliberti family, located at Scoops in Edgartown. – Ray EwingPinocchio by Willa Welch, located at Katydid in Edgartown. – Ray EwingBilbo Baggins by the Aliberti Family, located at Summer Shades in Edgartown. – Ray EwingEeyore by the Buelher family, located at Murdick’s Fudge in Edgartown. – Ray EwingOompa Loompa by Trish and Ella Keohane, located at Petrunia’s in Edgartown. – Ray EwingBetty Crocker by Andrew Jephcote and family, at Vintage Jewelry in Edgartown. – Ray EwingThe Scarecrow by Avery Miner and Miles Jordi, at Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank in Edgartown. – Ray EwingSnoopy by Celia Gillis, located at Edgartown Seafood. – Ray EwingCount Olaf by Bill and Hardy Eville, located at the Vineyard Gazette. – Ray EwingCorduroy by Josie Welch, located at Edgartown National Bank in Edgartown. – Ray Ewing
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Nice pix by Ray Ewing!!!
The Charter School suggests that you download the full list of scarecrows from our website and take a tour of them all:
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Nice pix by Ray Ewing!!!
The Charter School suggests that you download the full list of scarecrows from our website and take a tour of them all:
mvpcs.org