Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Since 2010, Chalk the Block organizers have commissioned an interactive site-specific installation from a local artist. In 2011, artist Dave Ford, created "Swing Set Drum Kit," a musical playground. Since then, the work has traveled, and is currently in consideration for the "Grand Rapids Art Prize."
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Participant enjoys artist Mary Lucking’s sound installation, "Bird Song Sing."
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Chalk artists at work.
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Chalk artists at work.
October 14-16 2011
Artists begin work on a sidewalk chalk mural during the opening of Chalk the Block 2011.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Visitors enjoy a pop-up gallery window installation by Juarez artist collective, "Conectarte Collective," during the first pop-up gallery crawl.
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October 14-16 2011
Participants walk through a pop-up gallery installation by local collaborative artists Mitsu Overstreet and Gera Lozano.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Chinese artist Jay Yan's video installation projects onto the façade of the Chase building. Yan filmed himself sleeping in a box built to the same ratio as the Chase building over the course of a week.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Chalk artists at work.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Transnational Trolley project installation in 2011.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Participant enjoys artist Mary Lucking’s sound installation, "Bird Song Sing."
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Transnational Trolley project with Alex the Trolley Conductor.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Chalk the Block festivities take place in the beautiful Downtown Arts District.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Chalk artists at work.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Chalk artists at work.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Bella Fusion is a local tribal and belly dance company, seen here performing at sunset on Main Street.
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Chalk the Block 4
October 14-16 2011
Aerialist troupe, "Flam Chen," perform while suspended from a weather balloon over San Jacinto Plaza.
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