A Brief History of Chalk Festivals
Chalk art began in the 16th century in Italy when artists paid tribute to the religious figure of Madonna on city streets. These artists would travel around the country, making…
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Who are the professional chalk artists?
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is proud to announce the professional artists participating in 2019’s Chalktoberfest. This year, 86 national and international artists will take part in the museum’s…
Display your street art talents at the Community Chalk Competition
Chalktoberfest will continue the tradition this year of featuring a public, all-ages chalk competition. The local community can display their artistic talents on the streets of Marietta Square on Sunday,…
Shout-Out To Our Sponsors
Chalktoberfest would not be where it is today without the support of fantastic sponsors. With their help, the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is able to bring amazing chalk art…
It’s Fun to Volunteer
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is extremely grateful for our volunteers, both in preparation for and during the two-day event. Chalktoberfest is run by the museum’s complete staff of…
History of Chalktoberfest
Sally Macaulay, Executive Director of Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, heard about an annual chalk festival in Sarasota, Florida that attracted chalk artists from around the country. Sally traveled…
And Winners Are….
The top three vote grabbers in "The People's Choice" are: In third place from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico is Eduardo Bustos. In second place from Chicago is Nate Baranowski. AND THE WINNER…
Community Chalk Competition
The Community Chalk Competition allows individuals of all ages to try their chalking skills. This competition also features a chance for schools to challenge each other. The creativity of the…
2018 Finished Chalk Blocks
Nearly 100 chalk artists lined the streets of the Marietta Square and for two days worked diligently to entertain those who came to Chalktoberfest 2018. The theme this year was…
