On April 30, the sidewalks of Westgate Entertainment District, Desert Ridge Marketplace and Tempe Marketplace will be transformed into spectacular outdoor galleries as crowds gather to watch the incredible chalk artwork unfold before their eyes at the third annual Spring Chalk Art Festival.
During the free event from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., a group of professional, local artists will cover the sidewalks with murals, each creating an eight-by-six-foot piece based on themes from desert landscapes and cultural inspirations to natural history and realistic animal portraits.
The professional murals along with a KidsZone, where children of all ages as well as the community are invited to create their own original pieces, will be located throughout the properties.
Presented by Vestar and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA), all three events are expected to draw hundreds of attendees. Murals will be on display from Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 2, weather permitting.
Westgate Entertainment District
Featured Artists: Tracy Hill, Alexandra Jimenez, Annmarie Perry, Marisa Salazar, Carolyn Watson-Dubisch, Jenna Tomasello, Lori Antoinette Willingham and Ryan Akhbari.
Featured Artists: Jose Garcia, Linda Harrison-Parsons, Anthony Farias, Judith Gary, Quintanilla Martin, Drake Fillsbury, Brianna Orrill and Andrew Farias.
Tempe Marketplace
Featured Artists: Matt Cotton, Addison Graham, Gina Ribaudo, Victor Navarro, Wesley Creigh, Lea and Ian Rankin.
