Thanks to all who participated in the 2011 Chalk Walk! Registered attendance for Chalk Walk 2011 was over 600, a new record.

Click here to view photos from the 2011 Oberlin Chalk Walk

View photos from previous Chalk Walks
The Oberlin Chalk Walk 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 collaborative effort of it’s main sponsors:

• Allen Memorial Art Museum
• Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA)
• Oberlin Main Street & Chamber
• Oberlin Public Library
• Oberlin Heritage Center

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 Chalk Walks: