La Gytara Mariposa
by Hugo Rodriguez |
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Chalk Walk Competition |
42nd Annual Lewiston Art
Festival
“Top Cultural Destination” -- First
Sunday Magazine
“Summer Festival Showcase Event” -- Binational
Niagara Tourism Alliance
“Top 100 Attractions Along the Seaway Trail” --
Journey Magazine
Artists,
art lovers and anyone looking for the unique, come to the historic village
of Lewiston for this 2 day Festival. Work by more than 170 exceptional
artists is featured in a wide range of both fine art and artistic craft
categories. Exciting entertainment sponsored by Time Warner Cable, and the
closing of 2 blocks of Center Street to vehicular traffic make this year’s
event our most ambitious ever!
Don’t miss ‘College Alley’ featuring student’s work - your chance to
discover an up-and-coming young artist. First Niagara’s KidZone has artistic
activities for the youngsters.
On Sunday everyone’s an artist when the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara
University hosts make & take workshops. Street performer welcome!
Saturday, August 9 •
10AM - 6PM
Sunday, August 10 •
10AM
- 5PM
Center Street, Lewiston, NY
24th WNY High School Chalk
Walk Competition
Teams of talented student
artists create spectacular murals on Center Street on opening day of the
Lewiston Outdoor Art Festival, which annually draws 30,000 visitors.
Our Chalk Walk is based on
a tradition of street painting that dates back to the 18th century. For
years it could be seen on the sidewalks of major cities around the world.
Half the fun for the artist is sharing his or her creative energy with
thousands of delighted passersby.
The theme for this year’s
competition is “200 Years of Diversity“ to commemorate the bicentennial of
Niagara County. Students will be challenged to create murals depicting the
cultural diversity of the County during the past two hundred years. Students
and teachers are encouraged to visit the Niagara County Bi-centennial
website for design inspiration.
“Arts are Key” Cash prizes
and trophies are awarded in 5 categories. Artful gift bags will be presented
to all participating students.
Saturday, August 9 •
Noon-5 PM
Center Street, Lewiston, NY |
• Non-stop Entertainment
• College Alley
• “Arts Are Key" Awards
• Food Vendors
• “Make and Take” activities sponsored by
the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
• Street performers welcome!
Event sponsored in
part by:
Niagara County
Bicentennial
Chalk Walk
Application
Chalk Walk Application Deadline
June 2, 2008
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