Today's the Day: CHALK-A-BLOCK!
WHEN: 11am-2pm
WHERE: CURRENT TideLock (1055 N. Fairfax St.)
Come get your morning latte from DreamChaser's Coffee while you watch talented artists transform the interior drive at CURRENT TideLock into a vibrant outdoor chalk art gallery, enjoy live music from The Okays, and nibble on tasty bites from Jula’s on the Potomac, Hank’s Oyster Bar & Hank’s Pasta Bar, and Royal Restaurant.
Spend some time browsing goods from local artists and makers The Spicy Grasshopper, Stephen Lally Pottery, Divine Creations by Diany, Apothecary Spices, & 3D Printz 4You, and create your own chalk masterpiece in the community chalk area with our wonderful volunteers from River Grove Therapy.
Just a few hours remain to cast your vote for the Banner Design Project (Vote here. Voting closes at 12pm!).
At 1:45pm, we will announce the winning artist for the Banner Design Project along with the winners of the "People's Choice" (cast your vote at the event up until 1:30pm) and "Best in Show" (selected by our judging panel led by Mayor Gaskins) awards for CHALK-A-BLOCK.
Admission to CHALK-A-BLOCK is FREE and the event is open to the public. CHALK-A-BLOCK is designed for artists and art lovers of all ages. Street parking is available nearby, and visitors are encouraged to bike or walk, as TideLock is conveniently located right along the Mount Vernon Trail.
Sneak Preview of OTNA’s New OTN Merch Shop at CHALK-A-BLOCK
Check out OTNA’s new OTN Merch Shop online here and come to CHALK-A-BLOCK today for a sneak preview of samples of some of the items for sale in the shop. Proceeds will support OTNA.