Welcome to the Oberlin Chalkwalk Website
Thanks for coming! We hope you enjoyed the 2010 Oberlin Chalkwalk.
Thanks to all of our great 2010 Chalkwalk participants- at almost 500 entries, the 2010 Chalkwalk was the biggest in our history!
Click here to view photos from the 2010 Oberlin Chalkwalk
The
Oberlin Chalkwalk is a festive colorful event that celebrates the
tradition of sidewalk painting that began in 16th century Italy. Master professional artists and several local artists create works of art on pavement all over town. Sidewalks from the Allen Art Museum to the Public Library and from the college bookstore to the Oberlin Inn will be available for children and adults to use as “canvases” to make their own sidewalk creations. All
skill levels are welcome. High quality pastels are provided to all
participants.
This totally free event is made possible by a collaborate effort of it's main sponsors:
- Allen Memorial Art Museum
- Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA)
- Mainstreet Oberlin
- Nordson Corporation Foundation
- Oberlin Public Library
Oberlin is a city for the arts. This is our calling. This is our strength. Please come and visit us, whether to just walk around and enjoyed the scene or get down on your knees and create your own work of art. We think you will like the "vibe."
Some pictures from previous Oberlin Chalkwalks:
