SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival | 4.25.2015 | 10am- 4pm
Savannah, GA
Forsyth Park
Between Drayton and Whitaker streets
Chalk the walk
The paved walkways of Savannah’s scenic Forsyth Park spring to life at SCAD’s 34th annual Sidewalk Arts Festival. In a tradition nearly as old as the university itself, SCAD students, alumni and high school students create colorful chalk masterpieces and compete for coveted prizes.
An open-air art gallery
The sidewalk artists represent SCAD’s many areas of study, producing a diverse spectrum of chalk art inspired by distinct styles, backgrounds, interests, cultures and disciplines. See artwork from previous years
The festival is diverse too — this year, international cultural offerings, music and food vendors make this the perfect event for all ages.
Pictures come to life
Experience the art of tableaux vivants — or “living pictures” — at this year’s festival. In this type of display, actors and models depict a scene while remaining silent and motionless, as if in a picture. Particular emphasis is placed on staging, pose, costume, make-up, lighting and facial expression. The Sidewalk Arts Festival tableau vivant is created by SCAD staff, faculty and students.
Share your experience and follow the action with #scadchalk
Schedule of events
- Chalk distribution begins at 10 a.m.
- Pick up your chalk by 11 a.m. at the distribution tent. Unclaimed squares will be released if participants are not checked in by 11 a.m.
- You will be given a map to locate your square.
- You may begin drawing at 11 a.m. You are encouraged to begin on time to ensure quality work.
- Judging begins at 2 p.m.
- Results are announced at about 4 p.m.
For more information: SCAD Events
