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Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes 2022

Mark Your Calendar to Watch Us Mark Up the Streets

Maple Grove Professionals and Amateurs Gather to Cover Main Street in AMAZING Art

PLUS, the Mural Tour is Back!

 

JUNE 11th & 12th

WHAT:            7th Annual Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes & Mural Tour

Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes, presented by Kimco Realty is taking place June 11th and 12th and is a free, 2-day street art festival with entertainment, food and family fun. Chalkfest features sidewalk chalk art by professionals, amateurs & art enthusiasts from across the world. Plus, back by popular demand is the Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes Mural Tour. Sixteen sites were chosen in and around Arbor Lakes to place 8’ x 8’ murals painted by Chalkfest artists. To keep this event fresh and new, we need sponsors to help pay the artists and materials fees. You will be able view the murals at your leisure anytime from May 27 to July 17. Many people have expressed an interest in purchasing the murals. We have created a Mural Tour Auction and you can place a bid on your favorite mural by visiting the Chalkfest site and clicking on the green Mural Tour Auction button, which will be activated by May 27, 2022.

Chalkfest will feature sidewalk chalk art by more than 40 professionals, amateurs and art enthusiasts from around the world and as far away as Mexico, Ukraine and Colombia. Main Street Arbor Lakes is transformed into a street art gallery open for public viewing and the opportunity to vote for your favorite professional artist to win the People’s Choice Award.  Public chalking areas will be provided too, so bring your creativity along!

All Levels and Ages Welcome!

Want to try your hand at chalking? Sign up as an Emerging Artist to create art on Main Street. The Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes jury will be awarding first, second and third place ribbons each for: Emerging Artist winners under 18 years of age and over 18 years of age.

WHEN:            June 11th & 12th , 2022

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

*Mural Tour is Open May 27th – July 17th

 

WHERE:           Chalkfest: Main Street Arbor Lakes Elm Creek Boulevard/Main Street in Maple Grove

                        Mural Tour: 16 sites in and around Arbor Lakes: www.chalkfestArborLakes.com

 

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INFO:               Winners will be announced 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12th. The public is encouraged to tour

art all weekend.

 

Find more information, including artist bios and photos: http://www.chalkfestarborlakes.com/

Don’t forget to tag us! #chalkfestarborlakes

 

The Details
June 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and June 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free