In San Bernardino contest, artists need only chalk and a canvas of sidewalk – San Bernardino Sun
In years past, dozens of San Bernardino County’s savviest artists have needed only sidewalk chalk and 6-foot squares of concrete to create works of art.
Joyce Hatzidakis, of Colton, adds highlights to her chalk drawing during the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Rex Fraley, of San Bernardino, participates in the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
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Lilliana Aguayo, of Murrieta, takes part in the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Gaemma Delgado, 19, of San Bernardino, takes part in the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
David William Gutierrez, of Palmdale, works on a mural with aerosol paint during the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Terrace West, of San Bernardino, participates in the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Joyce Castellanos of San Bernardino, (L), and Haydee Burrola, of Covina, (R), work on their chalk art piece during the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
The Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Isaac Rodriguez, 19, of Highland, takes part in the Omnitrans’ 4th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
This weekend was no different.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Omnitrans hosted its fourth annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center. And, as they have every fall since 2016, creative minds used a tool commonly wielded by children to bring original ideas to life.
Called Unity in the Community, this year’s art contest was held at the same location as Untapped Hip Hop’s Street Glyphics Art Competition.
More than 30 contestants were judged by members of the San Bernardino Art Commission and The Arts Council of San Bernardino County. Omnitrans handed out cash prizes to the top three artists.
