CHALK FOR HOPE, HEROES, AND HALLOWEEN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 312PM - 5PMThe Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, in partnership with underwriting sponsor Lisa Bayless / Long Realty have come together to collaborate on a Fall chalk art and community celebration to honor the ongoing service of local healthcare workers and first responders in Oro Valley. The one-day celebration will partner up with the Oro Valley Police Department, Golder Ranch Fire District and Oro Valley Marketplace to feature 5 professional chalk art muralists creating stunning 5' chalk murals on display as a drive-through, pop-up experience at Oro Valley Marketplace. The murals will feature uplifting themes of community, healthcare, and a celebration of public safety. Attendees can safely enjoy stunning colorful pop-up murals, participate in a costume contest from their cars, and receive prepackaged treat bags at the Oro Valley Marketplace parking area near Red Lobster on October 31, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids are encouraged to come dressed for Halloween, especially as the ‘heroes’ of first responders and healthcare that will be honored in the murals. Attendees who arrive in costume can also receive pre-packaged bags of candy as they drive through the activation area, wave to local fire-fighters, police officers and other first responders, and participate in a best face mask and costume competition with prizes from the safety of their vehicle. Attendees can also compete in a “Best Face Mask” and costume competition both at the event and online. Oro Valley attendees that would like to submit a photo of themselves at the event or from home can post it on the Facebook event or email to festivals@saaca.org to compete. Cash gift cards of $250 will be awarded to the winners. A panel of judges will decide on their favorite costumes and masks for the following categories, to be announced on SAACA’s Facebook page the Monday after the event: • Best Overall Costume • Best First Responder Themed Costume (Healthcare / Police / Firefighter / Etc.) • Best Face Covering or Mask WHY?This creative community event offers the public to get a rare glimpse into the way art is created throughout each stage of progress and gather safely in a time of public health concern. While the art is being created the morning before the event, retail shoppers at the Marketplace are encouraged to speak with the artists and are invited to take photos and track progress as the murals develop into creative masterpieces.
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FREE ADMISSIONAttendees can drive through the Chalk for Hope, Heroes, and Halloween event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m at the parking lot near Red Lobster. Attendees who arrive in costume can also receive pre-packaged bags of candy as they drive through the activation area from volunteers wearing appropriate PPE, wave to local fire-fighters, police officers and other first responders, and participate in a best face mask and costume competition with prizes from the safety of their vehicle.
EVENT PARTNERS
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LOCATIONOro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 The event is located in front of the Century Theatres Entrance. Oro Valley Marketplace has amassed a brilliant collection of boutiques, national retail anchors, unique eateries and traditional restaurants. For a quick bite, a special occasion, a gallon of milk, or an afternoon of retail therapy, the marketplace delivers. http://orovalleymarketplace.com/ |
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Eli Farias
Heart of the Healthcare Worker (Phoenix, AZ) 
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Ignacio Garcia
Firefighters (Tucson, AZ) 
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Judith Arnaud Gary
Thank You Police (Tucson, AZ) 
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Victor Navarro Art
Nursing in the Desert (Tucson, AZ) 
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Alejandra Trujillo
Hope (Tucson, AZ) 
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LISA BAYLESS,
LONG REALTY |
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