Art Along the Sidewalk - Now thru Aug. 30,2025

As you drive through the business area in the hamlet of Wallkill  be on the lookout for original paintings on lawn signs along the sidewalk.  There are various themes created throughout the year. These paintings will be on 18”x 24” corrugated plastic signs with metal stands – typical lawn advertising signs, but original works of art. “The purpose of the project is to bring some color to the hamlet and hopefully enough interest in the art that people stop, look at them, and look at our businesses,” said project coordinator Julie Craner.  The artwork was created by local artists from elementary school children to retirees.

We are getting a head start on our Art Along the Sidewalk project.  What is Art Along the Sidewalk, you ask? Lawn signs are painted or decorated following a particular theme. The artwork is judged and then displayed along roads and sidewalks to help decorate the hamlet! 

This year we are collaborating with the Wallkill Public Library's Summer Reading Program, whose theme is "Color Our World". So that will be the theme of Art Along the Sidewalk for 2025.  

Sign ups will be at the library starting June 19th (at the Library's Summer Reading Program Pre-Registation event) and end August 30th.  Judging will take place during the Weekend of Wallkill on Saturday September 21.  We are looking for artwork from students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and this year, adults too.  

Fee: $3
Completed artwork must be submitted by September 9th to the library.Prizes:  $25 Amazon Gift Card for 1st Place Elementary, 1st Place Jr/Sr High School, and 1st Place Adult.
See attached flyers for more information.  We hope you'll help Color Our World again this year.  
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