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 Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Lake Boulevard in downtown St. Joseph
2010 Winners! 1st - Moises Norena ($100) Sponsored by Whirpool Hispanic Network 2nd - Alex Van Pelt ($75) Sponsored by Perennial Accents 3rd - Christopher Clark ($50) Sponsored by Harbor Shores PHOTOS courtesy of Candy Schwadron  
Artist Information:
St. Joseph Today is delighted to announce the annual "Chalk the Block on the Bluff" street chalking festival on the weekend of August 5th - 8th. We would love to have you at our festival of creativity and urge you to read on for more details!
"Chalk the Block" highlights artist's talents against a backdrop of music and entertainment during both days. Participating artists transform the streets with chalk drawings similar to those seen at festivals both in the U.S. and in many European countries, most notably Italy. It is open to both amateur and professional artists and there is no fee as you are sponsored by a business or private individual. Their name(s) will appear alongside your art work. You may have your own sponsor, but if you do not, we will assign one to you. Sponsorship is $75 for St. Joseph Today members and $100 for non-members. Refreshments will also be provided. You have a choice of three (3) sizes of squares for you to put your art work in; 10' x 10' square, 6' x 10' vertical or 6' x 10' horizontal. Pastels are the preferred medium and you will be provided with two (2) boxes of "Koss 48 Artists Soft Pastels" and tempera paint in black or white. You may bring any additional chalk you deem necessary to complete your art work provided it is NOT permanent. If you know you will be using a lot of one color, please bring extra chalk. The artist will be held responsible for any permanent damage to the concrete. There is no theme so you may illustrate any topic you would like, provided it is appropriate for public viewing. This year, we are requiring the artist to communicate with their sponsor and have consesus on content of your design. This information will be provided for you prior to the festival. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 6th or 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7th. Your block must be completed by 4 p.m. on Saturday. Please return the following form to: 421 State St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Or fax it to: 269-985-0171 Chalk The Block Artist Application Interested in sponsoring an artist? Fill out the form below and send to the above address. Chalk The Block Sponsorship Application The contact person for this event is Brian Smith. You may contact him at 269-985-1111 or email to
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. 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday, August 5th
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown St. Joseph
5:30 - 7 p.m.: State St. Experience featuring Kennedy's Kitchen
Friday, August 6th
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown St. Joseph
5 - 7 pm.: NasChair Challenge down Ship St. (Registration begins at 4 p.m.)
7 - 9 p.m.: Free concert at the Howard Bandshell: Gun Metal Black featuring Marcus Robinson.
Saturday, August 7th
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Farmer's Market in Lake Bluff Park
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Artists Chalking on the Bluff
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Krasl Concours on the Bluff
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Community Quilt Chalking on the corner of Lake Blvd. and Ship St.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Free Kids Activities presented by Krasl Art Center, Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, Curious Kids' Museum and Texas Corral
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown St. Joseph
2009 Chalk The Block winners are as follows: 1st - John Foster, sponsored by Local Realtor, Sharon Halliburton 2nd - Moises Norena & Don Vytek, sponsored by Whirlpool Diversity Networks 3rd - Eric Bradford, sponsored by the Purdue Alumni Club of Southwest MI A special thanks to all the artists - your work was truly amazing! And of course, to our generous title sponsor, Abonmarche, and all the artist sponsors. Without you none of this would have been possible. THANK YOU! A festival of creativity comes to downtown...two days of street painting with chalk, music, and free events for the kids. Artists from all over will transform our streets into a "masterpiece." Downtown shops will have their annual "Sidewalk Sales" from Thursday through Sunday. Thank you the sponsors and artists who participated in the 2009 Chalk The Block and for staying with us through all the rain delays!! Abonmarche by Kelly Jones
All About You Hair Studio by Cheri Hutchins and David Paine II
Alternate Route by Gracey Bowman
Birthright of St. Joseph by Erin Moran and Ben Moran
Caffe Tosi by Katie Buckleitner
Chan's Garden by Cencia Pulido
Czar's 505 by David Schaub
Forever Books by Nicole Rimes
First United Methodist Church by Maggie Donley
Harbor Shores by Darrel Humbles
Harbor Shores by Midnite Remisoski
Heritage Museum & Cultural Center by Cheri Hutchins and David Paine II
Hospice At Home by Rachel Gattone and Samantha Sanchez
Kilwin's by Liz Villa and Rachael Knapp
Krasl Art Center by Katie Buckleitner and Maggie Donley
Lory's Place by Hailey Bond
MailMax by Lois Wolf & Tirzah Reilly
Perennial Accents by Robert Williams
Pizza Hut by Joe Fralick and Upton Middle School Students
Pop Fashion by Jessica Sherman
Pump House Grille by Emily Diaczun
Schu's Grill & Bar by Aubree DeMars
Schu's Grill & Bar by Terry Fish
Silver Beach Pizza by David Schaub, Evan Maxon and Elisa Broihier
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council by Emily Engler and Camille Luther
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council by Cori Hatheway
St. Joseph Today Hotels (Silver Beach Hotel, Holiday Inn Express of St. Joseph, Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Boulevard Inn, Comfort Suites and Candlewood Suites) by Susan Henshaw and Nancy Saxon
The Toy Company by Anita Hickman
Toy Company by Adam Maly and Mrs. Maly
The Whitcomb by Amber Robinson
Thornton's Hometown Cafe by Jessica Sherman
Thornton's Hometown Cafe by Mike Cooke
Wendy's by Anita Hickman
2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday, August 5th
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown St. Joseph
5:30 - 7 p.m.: State St. Experience featuring Kennedy's Kitchen
Friday, August 6th
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown St. Joseph
5 - 7 pm.: NasChair Challenge down Ship St. (Registration begins at 4 p.m.)
7 - 9 p.m.: Free concert at the Howard Bandshell: Gun Metal Black featuring Marcus Robinson. Stop by the Beer Garden during the show!
Saturday, August 7th
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Farmer's Market in Lake Bluff Park
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Artists Chalking on the Bluff
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Krasl Concours on the Bluff
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Community Quilt Chalking on the corner of Lake Blvd. and Ship St.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Free Kids Activities presented by Krasl Art Center, Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, Curious Kids' Museum and Texas Corral
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown St. Joseph
7:30 p.m.: Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra concert TBA
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