Welcome to the Oberlin Chalkwalk Website
More photos from the 2009 Chalkwalk have been uploaded!
Thanks to everyone who visited Oberlin for Chalkwalk 2009! We had approximately 350 registered participants doing chalk art all over town. Check out the new photos on the Multimedia page.
Look for the 5th anniversary of Oberlin's Chalkwalk on June 26th 2010!
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:
