Artists of all ages can let their creativity flow in the sunshine at the fourth annual Chalk the Walk at Windmill Island Gardens on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Spend the day creating artwork and decorating the park’s walkways with chalk creations while cooling off with some free frozen treats from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. from the Polar Patrol. As part of the event, visitors can watch professional artist Hallie LeBlanc of Abundance Mobile Art Studio create six large, vibrantly colored chalk pieces drawn live, all day long! Visitors can bring their own chalk with them from home, or purchase some for just $1 during the event, while supplies last. All chalk drawings will remain on display as long as weather permits.
“Chalk the Walk is one of my favorite events of the year,” said LeBlanc, a Grand Rapids-based traveling artist who’s ready for any creative idea, from live wedding paintings to murals to chalk art and even art classes. “I love to interact with people and children, showing them how I create my art, inviting them to make their own, and even just enjoying this beautiful garden together!”
Regular admission rates of $13 for adults and $6 for ages 3-15 apply during Chalk the Walk with children under 3 and Holland residents entering the park free with proof of residency. Windmill Island Gardens is open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last admission sold at 5 p.m.) through October.
For more details on Chalk the Walk and other upcoming events at Windmill Island Gardens, visit windmillisland.com.
Courtesy of West Michigan Woman.
Photos courtesy of City of Holland.
