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Chalk Walk
Chalk Walk sign-up begins March 15 for Fort Wayne Museum of Art members. Any remaining squares will be released to non-members on April 15.
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The Chalk Walk is based on an Italian tradition of street painting that dates to the 16th century, known as i madonnari (street painters). Using pastels, they may choose to reproduce existing artworks or create their own. Squares around the FWMoA will be assigned to members first and any remaining will then be assigned on a first come/first serve basis.
As part of the Three Rivers Festival, Chalk Walk is truly a community event and will draw on the amazing talents of area, regional and national artists. Individuals and families with no training in art are just as welcome.
Interested in Participating?
There is no charge to particiapte and it is a wonderful opportunity for young and emerging artist, fun family event, and wonderful way to meet a varierty of amazing people. Spaces are on a first come first serve basis.
Want to chalk next to a friend? Applications MUST be sent in at the same time in order assign squares next to each other.
Rules of participation:
Only NON oil-based Pastels are to be used. The use of any other material is prohibited. The only exception is the use of diluted Tempera paint, which may be used as a thin wash of undercoat. Tempera paint MUST be diluted with WATER.
The Chalk Walk Committee reserves the right to deem any subject matter as inappropriate for this all-ages, noncommercial event. Inappropriate subject matter includes political or commercial advertisement (statements or logos) or subject matter not suitable for children. The committee has compiled a list of thematic suggestions.
The Chalk Walk Committee is responsible for inscribing the sponsor’s name on/near spaces (where applicable).
The Committee reserves the right to limit the number to 2 people working on any space at any given time, with the exception of those who have registered for family spaces.
Non-compliance with these rules may result in removal from the Festival.
General suggestions:
- Bring a lot of water to keep hydrated.
- Bring more water.
- Bring a hat of some kind to provide protection from sunburn and lessen the sun’s glare as you work.
- Sun Block is highly recommended.
- Knee pads or some kind of cushion are highly recommended.
- Plan to purchase individual sticks/pieces of those colors you plan to use the most of in your image. Some swapping of colors with other artists will probably be possible, but if you know that you’ll be using a lot of a few colors, you might want to buy extras of these colors ahead of time.
- Visit the Chalk Walk website Gallery for examples of what was chalked in past years and a list of thematic suggestions.
- Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday and will be possible all weekend. All non-reserved and unclaimed reserved spaces will be released to other artists at noon on Saturday, UNLESS the committee is notified in advance to hold a space beyond that time.
Getting Ready to Chalk: Tips and Techniques
This is a helpful guide to get artists ready for The Fort Wayne Museum of Art Chalk Walk. There are plenty of resources available at The Allen County Public Library for more techniques and ideas.
It is always good to plan ahead. Think of some ideas of what you want to create, draw out some of your ideas and think of what colors you might use.
Sometimes chalkers use a lot of one color. You might want to buy extra of that color. The Fort Wayne Museum Art will have extra pastels and tempera paints available forsale.