Photos of You: Chalk It Up 2017 Gallery

This years’ Chalk It Up didn’t fail to live up to its reputation as a singular spectacle. Both residents and tourists alike turned out in the thousands to see, puzzle over, and participate in the interactive community art event that takes over Houston Street each year. That the fine Saturday was neither marred by precarious precipitation nor oppressive heat was icing on the cake.

ArtPace organized many more structured opportunities this year, including designated team spaces for schools, local artists, and corporate sponsors. CO LAB Magazine even had a spot of it’s own. In addition to getting their hands dusty, people of San Antonio were also able to engage in live haiku workshops by Guerrilla Haiku, digital mixing lessons courtesy the AM Project, and toe-tapping with street performers.

Chalk-tendees wander Houston Street. Photograph by Corey Clark.

The AM Project shows eventgoers and children how to create music. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Chalk-tendees wander Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

“Chalktoberfest,” unknown artist. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

A group effort creates a mosaic. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artist’s Row on Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by Dora Orajel. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

A monarch ponders whether she is art, or she is chalk. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Local artist Luis Valderas converses with a friend. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

One very clever person had a very clever response to this SAWS-sponsored chalkboard. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by the Ogden Elementary School team. Photo by Robbie Rodgers

Chalk-tendees wander Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

A collection of newts in pastel grace Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artist Justin Corver’s unorthodox entry. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by the Admiral Nimitz Middle School team. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Blanca Hernandez (right( and Jhessail Benavides (left) assess their chalkwork. Photograph by Corey Clark.

The student team’s work in progress. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by the Ronal Reagan High School team. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by the Trinity Art Collective team. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

A team paints their message of goodwill. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by the Edgewood ISD team. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by Pat Duke. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Artwork by the Legacy Middle School team. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Unknown artists. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Guerrilla Haikus written by the public hanging over Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Guerrilla Haikus written by the public hanging over Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Guerrilla Haikus written by the public hanging over Houston Street. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

8-bit diamond, unknown artist. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

We’re glad they didn’t get a full line – Houston Street can’t afford to lose any more bricks. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

Chalk Caleveras by Ileana & Richard Salazar. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

A Kahlo-inspired mural. Photograph by Corey Clark.

Artwork by The Circle School team. Photo by Robbie Rodgers.

Wubba-wubba dub-dub it up, Morty. Photograph by Robbie Rodgers.

And as for our space – well, see what our all-girl team of local students did with it:

Support Our Partners

We owe an unfathomable debt and appreciation to our students, Jhessail, Blanca, Abi, and Dakotah, for being a part of our team and creating with us. We couldn’t be more amazed, awed, and proud of what you were able to accomplish together.

Don’t see your art in the gallery? Would you like to? Submit your high-quality images to robbie@colabhere.com with the title: “Chalk It Up Photos,” along with the photography credit, and we’ll plug them in!