Join us for Rock the Chalk, Chalk Walk 2025!
August 2, 2025
At the South Shore Social and the Wawasee Fine Art Gallery
Rock the Chalk is an event put on by the Wawasee Fine Art Gallery and the Northern Indiana Plein Air with the South Shore Social as a way to help support the Milford Area Food Bank. The event is based on an Italian tradition of street painting that dates to the 16th century, known as i madonnari (street painters). Using pastels, artists of varying levels of experience may choose to reproduce existing artworks or create their own in their designated square.
Registration will open the day of as long as squares are available through Donor Box which will be linked below! This is a fundraiser for the Milford Food Bank and your registration is a donation and non refundable.
4×4′ Square – Limit 15 $15 donation
8×8′ Square –Limit 10 $20 donation
Artists may use their own chalk. We recommend art pastels—they are highly pigmented but must be water soluble. We will have a 24 pack available for pre purchase at $15.
It is our goal is to draw the most creative citizens together to contribute to this community art project in the region, attracting families, friends, and supporters of a vibrant cultural life in Kosciusko County.
Please note: We do not give refunds. If you are unable to keep your square after registration, please consider your fee as a donation to the Northern Indiana Plein Air, we are a 501(3)c non-profit organization.
2025 Award Categories
Best Use of a Street/Sidewalk Blemish
Imperfections in the pavement are a part of Chalk Walk! How will you deal with the imperfections of your square in a creative way?
Favorite Art Genre (Pop, Surrealism, Impressionism, Renaissance, Cubism, etc.)
Classic Boat
Turn the square into the showroom of your favorite boat Whether classic, exotic, or downright dependable, show us how you like (or would like) to get around on boat.
Fantasy Fiction
Break out your favorite character from any fantasy story—whether heroes, villians, or trusty sidekicks of great stories such as Star Wars, Labyrinth, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, or lesser-known characters from your favorite fantasy tale.
People’s Choice
The public votes for this one !
Best Square by an Artist Under 12!
Register:
https://donorbox.org/events/789487
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