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SMALL TOWN ~ BIG VISION

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SMALL TOWN ~ BIG VISION

The Making of a World Record Chalk Drawing

By Mark Wagner markwagner

SMALL TOWN ~ BIG VISION is the story of the
Kids' Chalk Art Project ~ a creative community event that set a new world record for the largest chalk drawing, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

May 27 - June 7, 2008. 6,000 participants, including over 3,800 elementary school students; two weeks of chalk drawing, 90,000 square feet (300' x 300'), the story of a salamander and ginkgo leaf, lots of chalk, a satellite photograph, and a special dog.

The Kids' Chalk Art Project is the first collaboration of Re-Enchanting the World Through Art, a nonprofit that supports and inspires the creative spirit in youth and community.
www.reenchantingtheworldthroughart.org

Mark Wagner's web site:
www.heartsandbones.com

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About the Author

Mark Wagner
markwagner  Alameda, CA USA
MARK WAGNER – BIO Mark Wagner is a traditional and digital artist, teacher, and father. Mark’s mission is to “Enchant the World Through Art.” Mark has been as a professional artist for over 20 years. He works in the film industry as a concept artist, as well as in illustration, graphic design, fine art, and music video. Mark received a Master's Degree from JFK University in "Arts and Consciousness" and a BFA in Art & Design from Pratt Institute. He has taught art and creativity classes in graduate school, prison, and created core curriculum for computer art schools. Mark is Founder of the nonprofit KIDS’ CHALK ART PROJECT. On June 7, 2008, children from the Alameda CA school district and the community collaboratively created the World’s Largest Chalk Drawing. The goal of the project is to raise awareness and funds to keep the creative arts education alive in the schools. www.reenchantingtheworldthroughart.org

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madoner

madoner says

Great dream... Great project.... Great Guinness and Great Mark!!!!! Compliments for your fantastic works and of the dreams that you give to the Kids of the whole world. Ciao da Bruno & Paola
Verona-Italy

posted at 09:50AM Nov 19 PST

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