Hot rodders. Skateboard enthusiasts. Art aficionados. Music lovers. Foodies. Creative Carlsbadians and children of all ages. These words describe only some of the 30,000 people who will enjoy the ArtSplash Chalk Art and Entertainment Festival on Sept. 28-29.
The free-wheeling, family-oriented event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Armada Drive between Cannon and Palomar Airport roads
Sporting a colorful theme of "The Wheel Deal," ArtSplash 2013 marks its 11th anniversary of being a community celebration for arts education. Proceeds benefit arts and music programs in North County schools.
The street will be packed with nonstop entertainment, hands-on arts and innovative new features, so it's no wonder that everybody's chalkin' about ArtSplash.
ArtSplash is once again proud to have the city as title sponsor. Mayor Matt Hall said: “ArtSplash has grown into a signature event for our city. Not only is it a wonderful celebration of arts and community, but it also supports our thriving local tourism economy."
Mayor Hall will welcome the crowd on Saturday at 12:25 pm.
According to Chairwoman Joni Miringoff, ArtSplash attracts people from around SoCal, yet retains a warm hometown feel. "ArtSplash is a Carlsbad-centric event, by design," she said.
"In addition to Carlsbad eventgoers, many sponsors are local businesses, including several Chamber members. We thank the Chamber for putting out the welcome mat, literally, to ArtSplash. We hold our committee meetings there, so you might say the Chamber raises the spirit of community involvement to an art!"
ArtSplash 2013 features include Saturday's Noon-3 pm Taste@ArtSplash offering cuisine from local eateries such as Ignite, The Daily News and many more. Other returning favorites include sand sculpture by world-renowned Gerry Kirk, Shokenji Taiko Vista Buddhist Temple Drummers and the Euphoria Brass Band, which performs on stage and then takes its New Orleans brass to the street.
The big "draw," of course, is museum-quality replica chalk art created by professionals on the pavement while people watch as well as kid-sized chalking and art-making opportunities.
"Wheel Deal" features include pro skateboard demos, a Sunday car show, a silent auction of artist-painted skateboards and other activities in the works.
Arts education is ArtSplash's original and continuing impetus. To date, ArtSplash has contributed more than $42,000 to school programs in support of diverse visual and performing arts and music programs. During school year 2012-13, ArtSplash grants totaling $8,672 funded 17 enriching programs; the majority in schools located in Carlsbad.
Valley Middle Art Teacher Sue DeWulf, who brings students to the festival to chalk every year, transformed her $700 grant into a beautiful art project involving more than 300 students. She says, "The students sculpted whimsical creatures utilizing 600 pounds of clay and colorful glazes purchased with grant funds."
For more information on ArtSplash 2013,visit www.facebook.com/carlsbadartsplash and www.carlsbadartsplash.org.
The free-wheeling, family-oriented event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Armada Drive between Cannon and Palomar Airport roads
Sporting a colorful theme of "The Wheel Deal," ArtSplash 2013 marks its 11th anniversary of being a community celebration for arts education. Proceeds benefit arts and music programs in North County schools.
The street will be packed with nonstop entertainment, hands-on arts and innovative new features, so it's no wonder that everybody's chalkin' about ArtSplash.
ArtSplash is once again proud to have the city as title sponsor. Mayor Matt Hall said: “ArtSplash has grown into a signature event for our city. Not only is it a wonderful celebration of arts and community, but it also supports our thriving local tourism economy."
Mayor Hall will welcome the crowd on Saturday at 12:25 pm.
According to Chairwoman Joni Miringoff, ArtSplash attracts people from around SoCal, yet retains a warm hometown feel. "ArtSplash is a Carlsbad-centric event, by design," she said.
"In addition to Carlsbad eventgoers, many sponsors are local businesses, including several Chamber members. We thank the Chamber for putting out the welcome mat, literally, to ArtSplash. We hold our committee meetings there, so you might say the Chamber raises the spirit of community involvement to an art!"
ArtSplash 2013 features include Saturday's Noon-3 pm Taste@ArtSplash offering cuisine from local eateries such as Ignite, The Daily News and many more. Other returning favorites include sand sculpture by world-renowned Gerry Kirk, Shokenji Taiko Vista Buddhist Temple Drummers and the Euphoria Brass Band, which performs on stage and then takes its New Orleans brass to the street.
The big "draw," of course, is museum-quality replica chalk art created by professionals on the pavement while people watch as well as kid-sized chalking and art-making opportunities.
"Wheel Deal" features include pro skateboard demos, a Sunday car show, a silent auction of artist-painted skateboards and other activities in the works.
Arts education is ArtSplash's original and continuing impetus. To date, ArtSplash has contributed more than $42,000 to school programs in support of diverse visual and performing arts and music programs. During school year 2012-13, ArtSplash grants totaling $8,672 funded 17 enriching programs; the majority in schools located in Carlsbad.
Valley Middle Art Teacher Sue DeWulf, who brings students to the festival to chalk every year, transformed her $700 grant into a beautiful art project involving more than 300 students. She says, "The students sculpted whimsical creatures utilizing 600 pounds of clay and colorful glazes purchased with grant funds."
For more information on ArtSplash 2013,visit www.facebook.com/carlsbadartsplash and www.carlsbadartsplash.org.