After seven successful years of sidewalk art extravaganzas, Volume One’s annual Chalkfest has finally outgrown downtown Eau Claire’s charming (but pint-sized) Wilson Park and has found a new home on the UW-Eau Claire’s central campus mall on Saturday, Aug. 15. Chalk art admirers will find all the things they’ve come to anticipate – beautiful chalk artwork by scores of artists, fun competitions, spectator voting – along with new elements such as an air-conditioned third-floor observation area, live music, more food options, and real bathrooms. In short, the partnership with UWEC will allow Chalkfest to continue to grow while thrilling art admirers long into the future. Artists will start working early in the morning, and public viewing hours will run between 11am and 7pm. Visitors are encouraged to park in the Hibbard parking lot on State Street or on nearby streets, because Chalkfest is sure to draw (no pun intended) plenty of artists and spectators alike.

Chalkfest • Saturday, Aug. 15 • UW-Eau Claire campus mall • 11am - 7pm • FREE • www.VolumeOne.org/Chalkfest