DATE: January 8, 2018
MEDIA CONTACT: Meredith Clements
Cultural Division
PHONE: 954-357-7463
EMAIL: mclements@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Bringing the sidewalks and streets of downtown Fort Lauderdale to life with Broward's inaugural chalk festival Chalk Lit, the Main Library and Cultural Division are gearing up for a day of free, family-friendly fun.
An outdoor festival showcasing the multidimensional works of street artists, Chalk Lit kicks off The Big Read, a nationwide literacy program that engages the public through storytelling and events as colorfully diverse as Broward County.
When: Saturday, January 13th, 10AM to 5PM
Where: North Plaza, Broward County Main Library
100 S Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Filling the historic library's north plaza with live music, on-site chalk art, food truck vendors, face painting and 3D printing stations, the free festival will feature hands-on crafting with Blick Art Materials, museum-curated workshops, a kids-only chalk zone and a People's Choice Award presented by Jerry's Artarama.
Headlining the 20-plus pavement artists featured at Chalk Lit, acclaimed artist and arts educator Carrie Bennett commits herself to sparking creative growth in artists of all ages and backgrounds. Directing public art collaboration in communities across South Florida, the Lighthouse Point-based artist specializes in the creation of large-scale chalk murals locally and internationally.
Media opportunities: Radio, TV, film and article advanced or on-site interviews are available with Carrie Bennett, art director of Chalk Lit, or with participating artists, such as Chicago-based street muralist Nate Baranowski.
For a preview interview, join Baranowski at W Fort Lauderdale's Living Room for live chalk art at 9PM on Friday, January 12th.
For additional information, visit the Cultural Division's website. RSVP on Eventbrite or share on Facebook.
About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has nearly 1.9 million residents, 15.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,291 arts-related businesses employing 23,498 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own arts councils and public art programs. Visit our site and follow us @BrowardArts on Twitter and Facebook.
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