Bloom n Chalkfest returns on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chalk artists from around the country and globe will adorn Main Street in Safety Harbor, creating a stunning open-air art gallery.
Presented by the Safety Harbor Museum, the event invites attendees to “stroll quaint Main Street, view historical landmarks, shop eclectic boutiques, and enjoy the area’s finest restaurants while watching local, national, and international artists create sidewalk art that is as real as Picasso & Rembrandt.”
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Artists begin work early on Saturday morning, allowing visitors to watch their creations evolve throughout the day. Bloom n Chalkfest culminates with an awards show, with previous categories including People’s Choice, Wild Things, Under The Seas, Most Likely to Hang in a Museum, and Bloomin Things.
Bloom n Chalkfest attracts notable artists
Notable artists taking part include Joel Yau, Shawn McCann, Allison Severson, LeAnna Wurzer, Naomi Haverland, Tonya Nielson, Erik Greenawalt, Bridget Lyons, Annemarie Genuisz, Holland Winslow, Nestor Mendoza, Kumpa Tawornprom, and Laura Thomas. Each artist’s unique work ensures a wide breadth of aesthetics to stop and ponder. And for any kids feeling inspired, a dedicated chalk zone allows them to join in and add their own creations to the open-air gallery.
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