Pull Up a Chair:
An Artistic Journey Through Downtown Leeds
This rocking chair contest is a Design Committee-led project to help beautify downtown Leeds and make it a more inviting, comfortable place to come gather and shop. This joyful project was made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Voting ran from Saturday, April 12, through Saturday, April 19, 2025. We received an incredible community response with over 640 votes.
Grand Prize Winner: Chris Barentz | Runner-Up: Julie Watters
See the rocking chairs and learn more about each artist by clicking the images below: