Saturday, September 10, 2011

Arapahoe Community College - Chalk it Up to Education

ACC Chalk Art Festival

The Arapahoe Community College Foundation will host the Chalk it Up to Education Art Festival at Arapahoe Community College Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Chalk it Up to Education 5K Run/Walk Sept. 11 at 9 a.m.

Over 100 artists - both students and professionals - will create works of art along the sidewalks of the campus green. A professional artist has been chosen to display their chalk art work.

In addition to the works of these fine artists, a variety of bands will be playing on the main stage. Guests may purchase food and/or other products and services from numerous festival vendors. A pair of box seat tickets to Taylor Swift will be given away for her show Sept. 27 at the Pepsi Center (must be present to win). There will also be a human hamster wheel, bounce houses and a car display onsite.

Courtney Loehfelm, ACC Foundation Executive Director said, "The inaugural Chalk it Up to Education Art Festival was a huge success. For our second year we increased artists, vendors and attractions to provide an exceptional experience and good wholesome fun for families and children of all ages."

During the festival, prizes will be awarded in a number of categories including Best of Show, Best Use of Color and Best Original Design. There will also be the Most Fun and Interesting in the 11-17 age group and in the 10 and under age group.

The Littleton Campus of Arapahoe Community College is located on the east side of Santa Fe at College Drive, 5900 South Santa Fe Dr., just south of historic downtown Littleton. To learn more about this festival go to www.chalkituptoeducation.com.

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Denver Chalk Art Festival 2011

Chalk Art Festival kicks off a colorful summer in Larimer Square. Over 200 artists will transform Larimer Square into works of art for the annual Denver Chalk Arts Festival this weekend. Now in its ninth year, the Denver Chalk Art Festival on Larimer Square, but it is my first year to apply and I got selected as one of the 200 artist. It was a huge challenge for me, taking in consideration I have never worked with soft pastels or done chalk art before