The 13th annual ArtSplash Chalk Art and Entertainment Festival will dive onto Armada Drive in Carlsbad from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Event-goers can enjoy free admission (and free parking) to a colorful weekend of nonstop arts, music, entertainment and food, with the picturesque Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.
The City of Carlsbad is once again title sponsor. Several Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce businesses artfully display their support by sponsoring chalk art squares and contributing both monetary and in-kind donations.
"We intend to live up to our 2015 theme of 'A September to Remember' by keeping things fresh and also bringing back acclaimed favorites," said ArtSplash Co-Founder and Chairwoman Joni Miringoff.
New features this year include the magical 3D chalk art of internationally renowned Tracy Lee Stum and madcap antics of Fern Street Circus, which will team with ArtSplash Co-Founder Ron Juncal and others to lead an interactive community parade that will spring up organically throughout the event.
ArtSplash's perennial big draw is museum-quality chalk paintings created by professional artists that come to life on the pavement as visitors marvel, plus family chalk squares that let children's creativity soar.
Also returning are fan faves such as sand sculpture by world-famous Gerry Kirk, popular groups such as Vista Buddhist Temple Shokenji Taiko Drummers kicking off the event and Euphoria Brass Band taking its New Orleans brand of music to the street, fine art vendors, a mash-up of speed painting and music, drought-tolerant "smarty plants" in unique, artist-embellished containers and surprises to come.
Event proceeds benefit arts and music programs in North County schools.
To date, ArtSplash has contributed approximately $60,000 to a diverse group of K-12 programs across six school districts.
During school year 2014-15, grants funded 14 innovative and enriching programs, including several at Carlsbad schools.
In addition to putting the grant money to great use, teachers from schools such as Valley Middle and Sage Creek High bring their students to ArtSplash to create a project.
Miringoff says, "We thank all the educators for inspiring their students to soar and succeed. Their efforts enable ArtSplash to fulfill its mission as a community celebration for arts education."
For more information visit www.carlsbadartsplash.org
Event-goers can enjoy free admission (and free parking) to a colorful weekend of nonstop arts, music, entertainment and food, with the picturesque Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.
The City of Carlsbad is once again title sponsor. Several Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce businesses artfully display their support by sponsoring chalk art squares and contributing both monetary and in-kind donations.
"We intend to live up to our 2015 theme of 'A September to Remember' by keeping things fresh and also bringing back acclaimed favorites," said ArtSplash Co-Founder and Chairwoman Joni Miringoff.
New features this year include the magical 3D chalk art of internationally renowned Tracy Lee Stum and madcap antics of Fern Street Circus, which will team with ArtSplash Co-Founder Ron Juncal and others to lead an interactive community parade that will spring up organically throughout the event.
ArtSplash's perennial big draw is museum-quality chalk paintings created by professional artists that come to life on the pavement as visitors marvel, plus family chalk squares that let children's creativity soar.
Also returning are fan faves such as sand sculpture by world-famous Gerry Kirk, popular groups such as Vista Buddhist Temple Shokenji Taiko Drummers kicking off the event and Euphoria Brass Band taking its New Orleans brand of music to the street, fine art vendors, a mash-up of speed painting and music, drought-tolerant "smarty plants" in unique, artist-embellished containers and surprises to come.
Event proceeds benefit arts and music programs in North County schools.
To date, ArtSplash has contributed approximately $60,000 to a diverse group of K-12 programs across six school districts.
During school year 2014-15, grants funded 14 innovative and enriching programs, including several at Carlsbad schools.
In addition to putting the grant money to great use, teachers from schools such as Valley Middle and Sage Creek High bring their students to ArtSplash to create a project.
Miringoff says, "We thank all the educators for inspiring their students to soar and succeed. Their efforts enable ArtSplash to fulfill its mission as a community celebration for arts education."
For more information visit www.carlsbadartsplash.org