Street Painting Festival rescheduled for Oct. 5
Dozens of artists equipped with chalk and creativity will bring colorful works of art to life on sidewalk squares throughout the Roane State campus, located at 701 Briarcliff Ave. in Oak Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Originally scheduled for Sept. 28, the event was rescheduled due to inclement weather.
This yearly event has benefitted hundreds of Roane State students since 1999.
Chalking will begin at 8 a.m. with prizes awarded at around 5 p.m.
Dozens of artists equipped with chalk and creativity will bring colorful works of art to life on sidewalk squares throughout the Roane State campus, at 701 Briarcliff Ave. in Oak Ridge.
Free chalk and supplies will be provided, and a panel of judges will award the prizes.
Artists interested in participating can register online at roanestate.edu/streetpainting.
There is no charge to sign up, but spots are limited.
Along with watching artists of all ages as their imaginative artwork takes shape, the festival features music, games, and local vendors.
There are two ways to give: online at roanestate.edu/streetpainting or by mailing a check to Roane State Foundation, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman, TN 37748.
With checks, include “Street Painting Festival” in the memo line.
Over the years, the festival has provided more than $300,000 in scholarships issued by the nonprofit Roane State Foundation.
For more information, visit the Foundation online at roanestate.edu/foundation, or send an email to foundationdept@roanestate.edu.