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THE ARTS AROUND
EASTERN OREGON
Colorful Creations
Chalk It Up to Art event
is Saturday, July 23
By Lisa Britton
Go! Magazine
BAKER CITY — Pesky rain postponed
an outdoor art event in June, but Chalk It
Up to Art is now happening Saturday, July
23.
This family-friendly summer activity
showcases local artistic talents, from
beginners to professionals, who help
brighten downtown sidewalks with chalk
creations.
“Come get your art on,” said Jessica
Dougherty, who has participated in the
event for many years and now is the
organizer.
Participants can gather at Royal Ar-
tisan, 1912 Main St., at 9 a.m. to pick up
supplies.
From there, groups will be directed to
areas of downtown sidewalks that can be
decorated with chalk.
“This event hopes to promote public
spaces and the arts by having individual
artists and the public showcase their art
along the main street of Baker,” Dough-
erty said. “Participants donate their time
and talent to create amazing chalk art on
Travel Baker County/Contributed photo
Artists — beginner to professional — are
invited to participate in Chalk It Up to Art
on Saturday, July 23 in Baker City.
the sidewalks.”
The only guideline is to make creations
that are family-friendly, Dougherty said.
Those who would rather watch the cre-
ative process are invited to stroll down-
town to visit with artists as they create
colorful, but temporary, works of art.
The art remains... until it rains.
Travel Baker County/Contributed photo
Jessica Dougherty has participated in Chalk It Up to Art for many years, and now
organizes the annual event. This year’s session happens Saturday, July 23.
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