Chalk Fest returned to the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany yesterday and it was a color explosion!

 

Over 50 artists used chalk as their medium to create unique and creative masterpieces under the large pavilion. Nine artists were awarded top awards for their artwork. Entertainment was provided by Natasha Kapesis with Be Hooper Be Happy, students from Ozone Music Education Foundation, and Omega Sound & Entertainment. Food for this event was provided by Creole Tomateaux. Thank you to our community who joined us for a great day at the Museum!

 

Congratulations go to:

Gabrielle Haney - Top Elementary Artist ($100)

Emma Huddleston - Top Middle School Artist ($100)

Bridges McGowen - Top High School Artist ($100)

Ainsley Liles, Avery Liles, Margaux Kahn - Top Team ($200)

Sunnie Wicker - St Tammany Proud ($200)

Abby Blair - The Spirit of the Child ($200)

William Barnett - Best in Show ($500)

 

A special thank you to our guest judges:

Catherine Cooper

Joanne Champagne

Charles Caplis

Leslie Martin

 

We would also like to thank our community partners that helped to make Chalk Fest the most colorful festival on the Northshore:

St. Tammany Parish Government

St. Tammany Parish Public School System

David Fennelly & Carlos Sanchez

St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs

National Endowment for the Arts

Louisiana Office of Cultural Development

Tammany Trace

Creole Tomateaux

Be Hooper Be Happy

Ozone Music Education Foundation & Songwriter Festival

The Art of Mandie Manzano

Omega Sound & Entertainment

 

Check out our pictures from the event. We will see you again next year at the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany for Chalk Fest!