Chalk Walk in the Park Recap

On a clear, cool Sunday afternoon, November 7, 2021, another successful Chalk in the Park Event was hosted by the City of Weston and the Arts Council of Greater Weston. This year’s theme was “Create Your Happy”. There were 40 squares for sidewalk art, and about 200 friends and families gathered to watch the young artists and their families create their interpretations of the theme.

Annalisa Walker, Special Events Manager for the City of Weston, commented, “It’s always wonderful to see smiling faces and the joy that art and culture brings. The best part of this event is seeing people of all ages showcase their creative talent and the comradery that is shared. We are excited to continue hosting this event and showcasing the talent that exists in our community. It Starts in Parks.”

State Representative Robin Bartleman stopped by and had fun engaging with the artists and the crowd. She noted, “This is what Weston is all about: a family-friendly community. It is great to see our families back outside enjoying the weather and coloring our sidewalks with chalk. I look forward to the future events our wonderful city has to offer!”

A special addition this year was West Palm Beach resident Ken Mullen, a chalk artist, street painter and muralist known for creating 3D images. He attracted many viewers – with cameras – as he created an alligator with an Arts Council and City of Weston box that was flat on the ground but was the perfect image for a 3D photo memory of the day.

Judging the artwork were María Garcés Luzuriaga, a former Weston Art Guild (WAG) member, an artist and art teacher, JoAnn Heyer - WAG Director and artist, and Carolina García aka Apia – Visual Artists. The winners were:

BEST OVERALL - $100 – “Happiness is…Team Green”

by London Green, 11, Henry Green, 7, & Heather Green

BEST THEME - $50 – “Living in Weston Is Our Happy

by Abbie Lopez, 9, Melissa Lopez & Aldo Lopez

MOST ORIGINAL - $50 – “Friends in the Sunset”

by Julieta Balaciano, 8, Luana Pagano, 9, & Felipe Lafarga, 9

Arts Council President Laura Dobrzanski summed it up, "We are very grateful for our partnership with the City of Weston to continue to provide a fun way for the community to come together and share a love of creating art outdoors. We had a phenomenal turnout of families and friends who were ecstatic to be at the park creating their unique interpretations of the theme "Create Your Happy". Once the clock started, everyone seemed very focused on creating their best work and it showed by the outstanding and versatile pieces of art that were left at the park for the public to enjoy. " Happiness is...Team Green

Living in Westion is Our Happy