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Chalk Walk
July 14 & 15, 2012
Chalk Walk entertains, engages, and educates the 22,000 viewers who flock to see the spectacle unfold. The event is based on an Italian tradition of street painting that dates to the 16th century, known as i madonnari (street painters). Using pastels, artists may choose to reproduce existing artworks or create their own in their designated square. Held in conjunction with the Three Rivers Festival, Chalk Walk is truly a community event and will draw on the amazing talents of area, regional and national artists. Individuals and families with no training in art especially encouraged to participate.
This event draws thousands of people in the community to the heart of downtown Fort Wayne for artists and spectators alike to witness the transformation of Main Street into the colorful canvas of the city. Year after year, our goal is to draw the city's most creative citizens for one long weekend each summer to contribute to the largest community art project in the region, attracting families, friends, and supporters of a vibrant cultural life in downtown Fort Wayne.
Sign up for Chalk Walk 2012 today! Online registration only. Squares are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Registration fees:
$10.00 for one 8x8 square - Includes T-Shirt and box of 48 pastels
$5.00 for one 4x4 square - Includes coupon for $5.00 off T-shirt and box of 24 pastels
Create your 2012 Chalk square based on one of this year's award categories! They include:
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Iconic Fort Wayne: People, Places, and Things that Define the City
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Realism in America: Famous Artwork in the Realistic Style
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Trompe l'oeil: Fool the Eye with your hyper-real creation
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The Art of Gaming: Characters, Themes, and Storylines from Video Games
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Legendary Hoosiers: Indiana's Most Infamous Residents, Past and Present (see list of suggestions at right)
Chalk Walk is a family-friendly event. The Chalk Walk Committee reserves the right to prevent a square to be created that promotes violence, racism/sexism, illegal activity, or uses sexual/vulgar imagery.
Interested in Volunteering for Chalk Walk?
The Chalk Walk committee is always looking for fabulous volunteers to help with the event! The committee will meet from 6 - 7pm the first Thursday of each month beginning February 2. Email Justin at clupper@fwmoa.org today.
Want to chalk next to a friend? Applications MUST be emailed at the same time in order assign squares next to each other.