Observing an art piece titled “Flash-Fast” by Richard Birkett, Meaghan Mariano, Oneonta, holds her curious 1 year old son, Paul, and enjoys the art piece with friend, Shane Howell, Oneonta. The group were just part of the large crowd that filled the Wilber Mansion this evening for the LEAF Art & Poetry contest. The walls of the mansion were filled with work from local artists, with several poems also being read. (Parker Fish/AllOTSEGO.com)