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Press Release - The Ventura Art and Chalk Festival - 2024!
Ventura‘s one and only Art & Chalk Festival is back better than ever. Ventura Harbor Village will be transformed into a magical work of art during the free family-friendly festival, September 14 and 15th, 2024, from 10AM to 5PM. This festival is now hosted by Ventura County Art Events and the Rotary Club of Ventura.
This year’s festival will showcase more than 50 talented chalk and craft artists and present a memorial tribute to co-founder Randy Hinton. Sadly, Randy Hinton passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. His dedication to the Festival and to Ventura County’s charities was truly remarkable.
Inspired by Randy Hinton’s legacy and to ensure that the festival continues, several members of Ventura Rotary Club have stepped forward and have volunteered to serve on the newly restructured Ventura County Art Events, Inc. board.
Expert Chalk artists from California and beyond will spend two days creating colorful awe-inspiring chalk murals as spectators watch the images come to life on the seaside promenade. Spectators are encouraged to relax and enjoy musical entertainment on the lawn.
Among the amazing artists featured this year is Greg Wray. Wray has drawn for SEGA, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros.Wray created the US video game cover for the Sonic the Hedgehog series' debut game and the cover illustrations for some of the early Sonic the Hedgehog books. Wray will be creating a Sonic the Hedgehog beach scene, and onlookers are welcome to politely engage with the artist at the artist’s discretion.
Strolling through the Harbor, spectators will discover some of Southern California’s most desirable original artwork available for purchase, including paintings, ceramics, photography, glasswork, handmade wooden toys and wearable fashions.
Children are encouraged to express their inner Picasso after being inspired by on-site artists. There is a marked area in the Craftsman's Marketplace for children to participate and create their own colorful artwork, hosted by Ventura County Art Events.
Ventura County Art Events, Inc. has been a benefactor for local kids, offering free art projects, scholarships and donating to charities in Ventura County. Ventura County Art Events, Inc. has donated over $50,000 to VC FOOD Share from this festival.
This will be a wonderful free event and celebration, we hope to see you there!
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