Chalk Walk

April 21, 2012

Where: Market Square and Krutch Park (Downtown Knoxville)
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
How much: Free
Rain date: Sunday, April 22

After three very successful years, the Chalk Walk returns!  During this street painting festival, downtown sidewalks become the canvas for professional and student artists and families.

Thought to have originated in Italy in the 16th century, street painting is a growing event at many community festivals.  Originally, the artwork was of a religious nature, therefore the artists were called “Madonnari”.  Vagabond artists would travel throughout Italy between festivals, living solely on the coins tossed onto or next to their drawings as homage to the Madonna or possibly to their abilities.  For centuries, the Madonnari were true folk artist, but suffered a decline after World War II.

The Dogwood Arts Festival is once again bringing this event to Knoxville as a way to teach and promote the history of this lost art to all ages and levels of artists in a community setting.  Original work by participating Chalk Walk artists will be available for purchase for $30!

Check out this video from the 2011 Chalk Walk!

Chalk Provided by: Jerry’s Artarama

 Presenting Sponsor:

Chalk provided by:

2012 Dogwood Arts Festival Chalk Walk Winners

Best of Show :: Kristen Kendall

People’s Choice :: Chris Bell

Elementary Single:
1st: Emma Vandygriff
2nd: Sarah Williams
3rd: Emma Hall

Elementary Collaborative:
1st: Brenna bocik & Paige Minert
2nd: Lucille May Hubbard Wright & Chloe Rain Lucky
3rd: Mary Katherine Wooten

Middle School Single:
1st: Meiling Finn
2nd: Kristen Roberts
3rd: Abby Hickle

Middle School Collaborative:
1st: Dorothy Verbick
2nd: Gabby Huggler & Taylor Yoder
3rd: Grace McClean, Carlie Thomas, Miriam Grubb, Catherine Diamond, Sarah Seigel, Addy Bonovich

High School Single:
1st: Zena Gottholm
2nd: Audra Pendry
3rd: Love Presley

High School Collaborative:
1st: Haley  Boles & Jamie Rogers
2nd: Halls High Art Club “  Elizabeth Lynch
3rd: Samantha Myers & Cassie Grace

College Single:
1st: Ivan Cornejo
2nd: Lauryn Darby
3rd: Anna Simanis

College Collaborative:
Kalyn Smith & Eric Vass

Adult Single:
1st: Chris Bell
2nd: Lean Cooper
3rd: Kathy Ward

Adult Collaborative:
1st: Mary Katherine Wooten, Chuck Chin, Rachel Wooten
2nd: Didi Pokrzywa & Sara Bellah
3rd: Elizabeth Lynch & Jerry Lewis

Family:
1st: Michele Kiely & Brody Dunham
2nd: Devan & Justin Badgett
3rd: Jenna, Molly, & Marc Rochelson