Chalking up masterpieces

The theme for 2024 OTrak Chalk Walk professional competition was “O, The Places We’ll Go.” A travel and transportation theme inspired by the OTrak pathway linking City Hall to the Tuscawilla Art Park. The competition was open to artists currently working and residing in the state of Florida and was part of the Tuscawilla Art Park series.

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Posted January 28, 2024 | Photos By Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette

The inaugural OTrak Chalk Walk on Jan. 27 brought out a number of artists who turned concrete sidewalk slabs into gorgeous works of art.

The theme for the professional competition was “O, The Places We’ll Go,” a travel and transportation theme inspired by the OTrak pathway linking Ocala City Hall to the Tuscawilla Art Park. Participating chalk artists were provided with an 8-foot by 8-foot square along the OTrak.

Families and friends were invited to draw their own chalk art with provided supplies for $10 and could vote for the People’s Choice award.

The judges for the event were Lisa Irwin and Geraldo E. Rodriguez of the Lisa Irwin Legacy for Arts & Culture (LILAC) Foundation. The winners were:

  • Best in Show, $500: Sky Noel Sadler
  • Second Place, $250: Hilary Frambes
  • People’s Choice Award, $250: Brain Morris of Studio M Art

The event was part of the Tuscawilla Art Park Series, under the auspices of the city of Ocala Cultural Arts Division. It was free to attend and included food trucks, vendors and entertainment.

To learn more, visit ocalafl.gov/artpark

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