Artpace has a lot of ground to cover, and we invite you to join us.
On October 14, 2017, bring your family and friends to Artpace Chalk It Up, a festival of contemporary art, transforming Downtown Houston Street into a gallery – from the ground up.
Artpace Chalk It Up is first and foremost a fundraiser for Artpace’s educational programs. For more information about sponsorship, please click the “Support” tab above or contact Kathryn Conner at 210.212.4900 or kconner@artpace.org
Our Co-Chairs
Cameron Redding
A lifelong resident of San Antonio, Cameron is an energetic and creative attorney, businessperson, and philanthropist.
He attended Saint Mary’s Hall; and, following family tradition, attended Baylor University where he was enrolled in the Honors College Interdisciplinary Core and graduated with a B.A. in Art History in 2009. He went on to receive a J.D. from Baylor Law School where he was a member of the Order of the Barristers and President of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.
Cameron devotes significant amounts of time to service and philanthropy – supporting arts, education, and conservation causes in San Antonio in the areas. Cameron sits on the Board of the San Antonio Zoo and the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, and was selected for the Rotary Club of San Antonio’s U40 2017 Class. Other recent projects of note include: serving as a founding board member of the Ghost Light Society at the Tobin Center; Co-chairing the “Zoo La-La” fundraiser at the San Antonio Zoo (2015-2016); serving as Zoomers Vice-President and President-elect; and, serving as a committee member for San Antonio Livestock Exposition’s Western Art Contest committee.
Cameron enjoys spending time at his family’s ranch, travels frequently, and is an avid collector.
Allison Reyes
Allison, born in Laredo and raised in San Antonio, is an active citizen in business and in her community. Graduating from Southern Methodist University with a BA in History, she was elected Student Body Vice President in 2010. She continued on to Saint Mary’s University, School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate.
She is a dedicated and enthusiastic individual and is active in many civic organizations serving at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts- Ghost Light Society, Boys & Girls Club of America- Capital Campaign Committee, Blue Star Contemporary’s Disco Bingo Committee, and as a member of the Southern Methodist University Reunion Committee. Ms. Reyes was elected to serve a three year term as a Fiesta San Antonio Commissioner in 2015 where she helped pioneer their Under 40 Membership group. Most recently she became a member of the Saint Mary’s Hall Alumni Advisory Council, and was a member of the 2017 Rey Feo Court, acting as Education Minister.
Ms. Reyes is an avid traveler, reader and concert go-er.
Want to make art and make a difference as a sponsor? Contact Kathryn Conner.
Visit the Artpace Blog for exclusive artist previews, music samples, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of this year’s Chalk It Up.
Corporate Sponsors
Interested in joining the impactful list of sponsors to the right? Corporate sponsorship underwrites the festival for tens of thousands of San Antonians, while keeping Artpace education and community outreach initiatives well funded. We hope you’ll consider joining the team.
Click here to become a Corporate Sponsor online.
Artpace Chalk It Up 2017 Corporate Sponsor Packet
Individual Sponsors
We can’t Chalk It Up without the support of our local community.
Click here to become an Individual Sponsor online.
Artpace Chalk It Up 2017 Individual Sponsor Packet
Individual Donations
Want to support Artpace Chalk It Up, but not quite ready for sponsorship? Donations in any amount are immensely important to making the festival a success. You can make an individual donation in any amount here.
For more information about sponsorship, or to commit to sponsor Artpace Chalk It Up 2017, please contact Kathryn Conner at 210.212.4900 or kconner@artpace.org.
Public Murals
Artists from all walks of life create murals about their organizations and businesses along Houston Street, led by the San Antonio Museum of Art. Get in on the fun in the community-created Freestyle mural.
Make Zone
Our Make Zone Creation Stations feature imaginative hands-on art activities led by Artpace’s Associate Educators. Embrace your creativity and ingenuity with family activities that will teach you a little something about Artpace’s current artists and exhibitions, while providing big fun.
Featured and Emerging Artists
Our Featured and Emerging artists are always selected locally—they’re some of the city’s best, and play a prominent role in the success and enjoyment of Chalk It Up, creating compelling, original murals on Houston Street sidewalks. You don’t want to miss these professionals at play!
Food Trucks
Some of San Antonio’s finest mobile restauranteurs will park their food trucks along Houston Street to offer fresh local food to hungry chalk artists of all ages.
Live Music
The Artpace Chalk It Up stage across from the Majestic Theater features live music from a range of local musical artists. Check out the Artpace blog for updates and music samples from this year’s acts!
Freestyle
Let your creative genius run wild in our Freestyle Zones. We’ll provide buckets of chalk and plenty of blank canvas in the form of Houston Street; you bring the artwork. This is the one time you’re allowed to play in the street!
Team Works
Each year Team Works artists play a significant role in Artpace Chalk It Up by creating an original design in chalk, rendered directly on an 8 x 10-foot sidewalk canvas along downtown Houston Street. Team Works artists can be educators, students, and members of schools, universities, or non-profit cultural and community organizations.
Team Works registration for Chalk It Up 2017 will begin in August.
What do you need to know?
- Artpace Chalk It Up takes place on downtown Houston Street on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
- Each team can have a maximum of 10 participants.
- Registration is $50, which includes one 8 x 10-foot sidewalk “canvas” and four 24-piece packs of multicolored artist pastels (chalk).
- The registration deadline is September 16, 2016.
- Upon complete registration and payment, you will receive notice of your acceptance. Teams are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
- All Team Works leaders are required to attend a meeting at Artpace on Monday, October 3 at 5:30pm. This is when you can ask questions, meet other Team Works leaders, learn new chalking techniques, and be acquainted with all facets of the event.
If you would prefer to pay by check, or have questions, please contact Zaneta Taylor at ztaylor@artpace.org or 210.212.4900.
Volunteer
This free, family-friendly event is made possible by community support—by YOUR support—so please consider being a part of this year’s production of Chalk It Up.
Volunteer registration for Chalk It Up 2017 will begin soon! If you just can’t wait, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Krystal Paul at kpaul@artpace.org.
