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The Chalk Walk, a FREE, family-friendly event—in the tradition of Italian
sixteenth century street painting–transforms concrete sidewalks into colorful,
pastel pathways. Pastel chalk drawings were a form of public art done for the purpose
of earning a living, pretty much like street musicians found on corners of big cities.
An artist would draw their “painting” on a busy street corner and place a basket
on the ground hoping to collect coins as people passed by.

Kids and parents are invited to join local, amateur and practicing artists to create everything from temporary chalk “masterpieces” to some colorful games of Tic-Tac-Toe!

Celebrate your creativity and build community by becoming a part of our
growing tradition in the heart of the historic downtown. Sponsor a Chalk Walk square.
Get your hands dirty chalking a square.
Be creative in other ways as a Summer Soul-stice volunteer.

The Finally Summer Soul-stice Chalk Walk is free to participants,
all chalk will be supplied by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association.
All you need to provide is your creativity and enthusiasm.

	The Chalk Walk, a FREE, family-friendly event—in the tradition of Italian sixteenth century street painting–transforms concrete sidewalks into colorful, pastel pathways. Pastel chalk drawings were a form of public art done for the purpose of earning a living, pretty much like street musicians found on corners of big cities. An artist would draw their “painting” on a busy street corner and place a basket on the ground hoping to collect coins as people passed by. Kids and parents are invited to join local, amateur and practicing artists to create everything from temporary chalk “masterpieces” to some colorful games of Tic-Tac-Toe! Celebrate your creativity and build community by becoming a part of our growing tradition in the heart of the historic downtown. Sponsor a Chalk Walk square. Get your hands dirty chalking a square. Be creative in other ways as a Summer Soul-stice volunteer. The Finally Summer Soul-stice Chalk Walk is free to participants, all chalk will be supplied by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association. All you need to provide is your creativity and enthusiasm.
	Summer Soul-stice Chalk Walk - Kids and Teens Category Who Kids ranging in age from K to 12th grade are invited to participate. Adults are invited to participate in the amateur and professional artists category. What Participants will be given an area two feet by two feet to create their masterpieces. Chalk will be supplied by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association. Where Historic Downtown Monument sidewalks will serve as the canvas for the Chalk Walk. Space is limited, if you would like to participate, please call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or Kim Carson at 719.488.9447. Space is limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. When Creation start time on Saturday, June 20 will be at 10:00am and you will have until 2:00pm to complete your works of art. Children under thirteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration. How To register and be assigned your square, please call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or Kim Carson at 719.488.9447. Space is limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Check in the morning of June 20 by 9:45 am at Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar, 366 Second Street, Suite A to pick up your chalk and directions to your square. In the event of rain, the Chalk Walk is automatically cancelled.
	Summer Soul-stice Chalk Walk - Amateur and Practicing Artists Category The Finally Summer Soul-stice Chalk Walk is free to participants, all chalk will be supplied by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association. All you need to provide is your creativity and enthusiasm. Who Amatuer and practicing artists are invited to participate. Kids ranging in age from K to 12th grade are invited to participate in the kids and teens category. What Participants will be given an area four feet by four feet to create their masterpieces. Pastel chalk will be supplied by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association. Where Historic Downtown Monument sidewalks will serve as the canvas for the Chalk Walk. Space is limited, if you would like to participate, please call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or Kim Carson at 719.488.9447. Space is limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. When Creation start time on Saturday, June 20 will be at 9:00am and you will have until 2:00pm to complete your works of art. Children under thirteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration. How To register and be assigned your square, please call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or Kim Carson at 719.488.9447. Space is limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Check in the morning of June 20 by 9:45 am at Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar, 366 Second Street, Suite A to pick up your chalk and directions to your square. In the event of rain, the Chalk Walk is automatically cancelled.