^
Keep New Times Free
I Support
- Local
- Community
- Journalism
Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of New Times free.
Watch as Chalk Festival Artists Turn Grand Avenue Into Giant Canvas

Lynn Trimble
Here's how Nyla Lee's drawing looked early on at the Grand Ave Chalk Art Festival.
1/49

Lynn Trimble
Nyla Lee starts filling in the detail on her chalk art drawing.
2/49

Lynn Trimble
More detail coming together on Nyla Lee's drawing.
3/49

Lynn Trimble
Here's how Nyla Lee's artwork progressed into the evening.
4/49

Lynn Trimble
Nyla Lee's artwork nearing completion at the Grand Ave Chalk Art Festival.
5/49

Lynn Trimble
Making some chalk art magic.
6/49

Lynn Trimble
Checking out the chalk art on Grand Avenue.
7/49

Lynn Trimble
Pausing for drinks before checking out the chalk art.
8/49

Lynn Trimble
Tato Caraveo starts his chalk art outside Bud's on Grand.
9/49

Lynn Trimble
Part of Kyllan Maney's glow-in-the-dark chalk mural.
10/49

Lynn Trimble
Checking out Rebecca Green's art-themed mural on Grand Avenue.
11/49

Lynn Trimble
Catching up at Lady Luck Tattoo on Grand Avenue.
12/49

Lynn Trimble
Checking out some of the bites along Grand Avenue.
13/49

Lynn Trimble
Dain Quentin Gore was one of the first artists at the scene Friday night.
14/49

Lynn Trimble
Enjoying an outdoor performance near Cookie Brokers.
15/49

Lynn Trimble
Getting started on a Homer Simpson drawing.
16/49

Lynn Trimble
Tato Caraveo gets ready to wield his chalk.
17/49

Lynn Trimble
Drawing and talking with people who stopped by to watch artists work.
18/49

Lynn Trimble
Friend popping over to say hello.
19/49

Lynn Trimble
Live music outside the Hazel & Violet letterpress shop.
20/49

Lynn Trimble
Chalk art by Scenik Roots near the La Melgosa building.
21/49

Lynn Trimble
Band members getting ready to perform at ThirdSpace.
22/49

Lynn Trimble
A collage of framed portraits.
23/49

Lynn Trimble
Echoes of Janel Garza's mural at SMoCA in Scottsdale.
24/49

Lynn Trimble
Getting the rundown on where to find favorite artists.
25/49

Lynn Trimble
Tara Sharpe used burned wood for her darker sections.
26/49

Lynn Trimble
An artist self-portrait in chalk.
27/49

Lynn Trimble
Art created with imagery from Aztec culture.
28/49

Lynn Trimble
Gathering around Tata Caraveo's surreal skull.
29/49

Lynn Trimble
Chalk art meets Grateful Dead.
30/49

Lynn Trimble
Finding other art to explore along Grand Avenue.
31/49

Lynn Trimble
Checking out the detail work in Tata Caraveo's piece.
32/49

Lynn Trimble
Taking pictures before it all fades away.
33/49

Lynn Trimble
Homer Simpson got a little chalk love.
34/49

Lynn Trimble
Live music inside El Charro Hipster Bar & Cafe.
35/49

Lynn Trimble
A little puppet masterpiece by Dain Quentin Gore.
36/49

Lynn Trimble
Artists JB Snyder and Janel Garza.
37/49

Lynn Trimble
Bringing a bit of landscape magic to the chalk art festival.
38/49

Lynn Trimble
Bandmates and friends hanging out at ThirdSpace.
39/49

Lynn Trimble
Fellow artists enjoying a Friday night on Grand Avenue.
40/49

Lynn Trimble
Stacey Gordon had chalk on hand so families could draw together at Puppet Pie.
41/49

Lynn Trimble
Joining the festival fun at ThirdSpace.
42/49

Lynn Trimble
Another look at Janel Garza's geometric art.
43/49

Lynn Trimble
Another self-portrait taking shape.
44/49

Lynn Trimble
Asking the big questions on Grand Avenue.
45/49

Lynn Trimble
Great conversations happening here.
46/49

Lynn Trimble
One of many lovely vignettes.
47/49

Lynn Trimble
Exploring all the street art along Grand Avenue.
48/49

Lynn Trimble
Calling it a night with Kyllan Maney's community art project.
49/49
Watch as Chalk Festival Artists Turn Grand Avenue Into Giant Canvas
Artists converged on Grand Avenue during Third Friday on June 21 to create a walkable canvas filled with chalk drawings. We watched Nyla Lee work her magic throughout the evening. Tato Caraveo created an elongated surreal skull, Kyllan Maney made a giant glow-in-the dark mandala with plenty of spaces for community members to fill in, and others drew images inspired by everything from pop culture to Aztec culture. Here's a look at some of the highlights.
Artists converged on Grand Avenue during Third Friday on June 21 to create a walkable canvas filled with chalk drawings. We watched Nyla Lee work her magic throughout the evening. Tato Caraveo created an elongated surreal skull, Kyllan Maney made a giant glow-in-the dark mandala with plenty of spaces for community members to fill in, and others drew images inspired by everything from pop culture to Aztec culture. Here's a look at some of the highlights.
Related Stories
-
Nowakowski v. Benesh: Phoenix Feud Brewing Over Latino...June 3 at 6:30 a.m. | by Lynn Trimble
-
Roosevelt Row's Shipping Container Gallery Moving — Here's...June 20 at 8 a.m. | by Lynn Trimble
-
Roosevelt Row Changes: Growhouse Moving, Second Phoenix...June 10 at 6:30 a.m. | by Lynn Trimble
Comments
View All
More Arts Slideshows
-
The Scene at Grand Avenue's Holiday Market and Sidewalk Sale:…December 20 at 9:01 p.m.
-
Celebrating Global Cat Day With Feline Art Around Metro PhoenixOctober 16 at 10:08 a.m.
-
The Art and Artists of Eye Lounge in Roosevelt RowOctober 15 at 3:15 p.m.
-
Metro Phoenix Muralists Turn Social Justice Issues Into ArtAugust 14 at 7 a.m.
-
SB 1070 Inspires a Decade of Protest ArtJuly 30 at 6 a.m.
-
Here's What Phoenix's LGBTQ Bar Scene Looked Like in the '70s,…July 28 at 6 a.m.