This year, ChalkFest has been expanded to feature over 40 contracted, professional chalk artists from around the country, who will draw in front of spectators during October 11 and October 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artists include renowned chalk artists Nate Baranowski, Jennifer Chaparro, Dorothy Sabean, Willie Zin and more. All works created during ChalkFest will be completed at the end of Sunday, October 12. Admission to Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art will be free during Marietta ChalkFest. The Chatov Retrospective: 100 Years of Painting and Atlanta Fine Arts League exhibitions will also be on display inside the museum during Marietta ChalkFest.
The chalk art festival that will take place around Marietta Square and down Atlanta Street in front of Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.
The festival will also include a concert in the park featuring live music performed by Prime. The concert starts at 6:00 pm in Glover Park, downtown Marietta.
Non-Professional Chalk Competition
Come out for an awesome day of chalking the streets of Marietta. Have a chance to win some awesome prizes. $25 entry fee for adults, $20 for students with ID and $10 for children 13 and under. Chalk is included with your entry fee. The competition is on Saturday, October 11 from 10-2. For more information and to register – contact the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art at 770-528-1444 ext 16.