The sidewalks along Shattuck and Cedar streets in North Berkeley are the target of artists young and old, professional and greenhorn during the 23rd CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, August 13, 10AM-5PM. 

MAKE ART! With no fees to artists, areas of sidewalk are assigned for you to create your own fanciful chalk drawings. The theme for this year is “Chalking Beautiful Music.” Families or groups may work together, artists may work alone, but everyone comes away with a sense of pride in their work for all to see.  First 10 to pre-register online at Eventbrite get a free box of chalk. Otherwise, register in person on Saturday, August 13 at the event booths at 1495 or 1607 Shattuck Ave. where a box of colorful artist's chalk is available for $10/$20 cash. Help yourself to gloves, charcoal, and kneeling cardboard (please return). Artwork may be as small as 2' square and up to 6' x 3' but please leave room for pedestrians and do not draw directly in doorways or driveways. Best if drawn up against the building or near the curb. We want your work to stay in place for as long as possible. Please only draw at your assigned area as there are businesses that don't want chalk on their sidewalks.