Cleveland's Annual Chalk Festival Celebrates Community Art in Fine Arts Garden
The Annual Chalk Festival, held at the Fine Arts Garden in Cleveland, takes place on September 16 and 17 from noon to 5:00 p.m. This community event, which began in 1990, allows participants of all skill levels to create chalk drawings on pavement squares, inspired by a 16th-century Italian Renaissance tradition. Professional artists, including Sequoia Bostick, Bruno Casiano, and Debra Sue Solecki, alongside students from the Cleveland Institute of Art, produce large-scale works. Visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks, and free viewing of the ephemeral art, with registration available for those wishing to draw.
Key facts
- The festival occurs annually in September at the Fine Arts Garden in Cleveland.
- It started in 1990 and draws from a Renaissance tradition of chalk art in Italy.
- Participation costs $10 for a small square or $20 for a large one, including chalk supplies.
Entities
Artists
- Sequoia Bostick
- Bruno Casiano
- Debra Sue Solecki
Institutions
- Cleveland Institute of Art
Locations
- Cleveland
- Fine Arts Garden