Q: Where is Chalk Walk?
A: Chalk Walk takes place in downtown Oberlin, generally centered around the corner of Main Street (State Route 58) and College Street. Participants can certainly spread to public walks beyond the downtown area.
Q: What are the rules?
A: Let your creativity flow! We only ask that participants keep in mind that this is a family-friendly event and people may need to enter businesses or pass on the sidewalk. Please also be safe and respectful, not chalking on buildings or the street, and not using permanent art materials. Please return all unused chalk to the registration booths, and help us keep Oberlin clean by placing all waste in the nearest trash bin.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Nothing, it’s FREE! Generous individuals, non-profits, and businesses support various aspects of the day, including the chalk pastels that are distributed to all visitors for free. Please see the names below and our supporters page for more information. You can also be a supporter by donating here.
Q: How do I win?
A: Everyone is a winner! In past years, some artists were given art supplies in recognition of their work, but there are no contest winners identified by the Chalk Walk committee. We’re delighted it is a day enjoyed by all participants.
Q: It’s free and there’s no winner, so why do I have to register?
A: We ask participants to register so we can see how the event has grown over the years, know how many families are participating, and know where people are coming from. We appreciate participants marking their square with a registration number so we can identify possible local artists or seek permission to use images of the artwork.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The rain date is set for the following day, Sunday. The website and the Facebook page will be updated if the event is officially moved to Sunday.
Q: Can organizations and businesses set up information tables or pass out promotional materials at Chalk Walk?
A: Chalk Walk is organized to be a family-friendly event focused on free, creative fun. The Chalk Walk committee discourages soliciting, surveys, canvasing, display tables, or other unrelated activities.
The coordinators of the Oberlin Chalk Walk ask that everyone respect the community and artistic nature of this event, so please no solicitations.
A: Chalk Walk takes place in downtown Oberlin, generally centered around the corner of Main Street (State Route 58) and College Street. Participants can certainly spread to public walks beyond the downtown area.
Q: What are the rules?
A: Let your creativity flow! We only ask that participants keep in mind that this is a family-friendly event and people may need to enter businesses or pass on the sidewalk. Please also be safe and respectful, not chalking on buildings or the street, and not using permanent art materials. Please return all unused chalk to the registration booths, and help us keep Oberlin clean by placing all waste in the nearest trash bin.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Nothing, it’s FREE! Generous individuals, non-profits, and businesses support various aspects of the day, including the chalk pastels that are distributed to all visitors for free. Please see the names below and our supporters page for more information. You can also be a supporter by donating here.
Q: How do I win?
A: Everyone is a winner! In past years, some artists were given art supplies in recognition of their work, but there are no contest winners identified by the Chalk Walk committee. We’re delighted it is a day enjoyed by all participants.
Q: It’s free and there’s no winner, so why do I have to register?
A: We ask participants to register so we can see how the event has grown over the years, know how many families are participating, and know where people are coming from. We appreciate participants marking their square with a registration number so we can identify possible local artists or seek permission to use images of the artwork.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The rain date is set for the following day, Sunday. The website and the Facebook page will be updated if the event is officially moved to Sunday.
Q: Can organizations and businesses set up information tables or pass out promotional materials at Chalk Walk?
A: Chalk Walk is organized to be a family-friendly event focused on free, creative fun. The Chalk Walk committee discourages soliciting, surveys, canvasing, display tables, or other unrelated activities.
The coordinators of the Oberlin Chalk Walk ask that everyone respect the community and artistic nature of this event, so please no solicitations.
