Award-winning chalk artist, Nate Baranowski, will create artwork LIVE in the heart of Glen Ellyn in front of Citibank, 444 N. Main St. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 10a.
Chalk your sidewalks, or join us at Lake Ellyn to chalk the sidewalks in a Fall theme! Free chalk available at three community locations from Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Saturday, Oct. 9, 12-6p (while supplies last):
- McAninch Arts Center Box Office | 435 Fawell Blvd.
- Glen Ellyn Public Library | 400 Duane St.
- Glen Ellyn Civic Center | 535 Duane St.
Three packages of chalk will have a winning ice cream gift! Chalk is compliments of the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, and the Village of Glen Ellyn.
“Chalk the Walk” is part of the College of DuPage Public Art Program. This program is a two-year initiative in which College of DuPage is partnering with DuPage County communities in the creation of public artworks and fostering community engagement in the arts.
“Citibank is appreciative of being a valued member of community and to have the opportunity to host this artist event, and to welcome families,” said Glen Ellyn Citibank Branch Manager David Kendzerski.
“The COD Public Arts Project Committee is excited and invested in engaging the greater community, organizations, schools, and families to show off their creativity and to build community through something fun and creative,” says MAC Director Diana Martinez, chair of the committee. “Fall is always such a beautiful time in Glen Ellyn and ‘Chalk the Walk’ is a perfect tie-in to the season. It is also a great way for Glen Ellyn to celebrate the start of Arts DuPage month, which runs through October.”
Baranowski is a Chicago-based award-winning artists who has traveled the world doing installations. He has worked in a range of mediums, including large chalk murals, indoor and outdoor painted murals, acrylic on canvas, and various forms of digital painting and concept art. For his appearance in Glen Ellyn, Baranowski will be doing what he specializes in: 3D chalk creation that looks like it pops right out of the ground.
