For those who’ve been mesmerized by chalk art since Mary Poppins and Bert jumped into a magical new world – well, here’s your chance to experience the magic.
Thirteen local and international chalk artists will be in Burnaby on Saturday, June 16 to transform the pavement into a colourful art gallery during Burnaby’s second annual Chalk Art Experience.
The family-friendly event is the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland. Along with chalk art drawn by everyone from youth to local and international street painters, it includes live music, face painting and arts activities – including exploring clay and building bugs.
This year’s featured entertainers are Bobs & Lolo, an award-winning duo that works to connect children to nature through music and movement. They’re on stage from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Other entertainers include the John Stetch Trio (12:20 to 1:10 p.m.), Karla Sax (1:40 to 2:30 p.m.); Kutapira (3 to 3:50 p.m.) and Van Django (4:20 to 5 p.m.).
Among the featured chalk artists are Burnaby’s own Marie Caldwell, Vancouver artists Blake Wydeman, Emily Gray, Oksana Gaidasheva and Taka Sudo, Victoria’s Scott Gillies, and Californians Everado Galvez, Joel Yau, Lori Escalera, Sharyn Chan, Lorelle A. Miller, and Wayne and Cheryl Renshaw.
“We are so pleased that Burnaby is home to this unique family event,” said Mayor Derek Corrigan in a press release. “It’s inspiring to see all of these talented artists bring our sidewalks to life with their diverse and very engaging artwork.”
Check out www.burnaby.ca/chalkart for details.
