...through the magical power of sidewalk chalk.
Chalk the Walks (a project of The Joy Team) is all about spreading joy, optimism and inspiration through the magical power of sidewalk chalk.
Remember when you were a kid and you’d draw pictures and write happy thoughts with chalk in your driveway and down the sidewalks of your street? And the adults always smiled when they read the big, pastel-colored messages? This is just like that. Only we’re bigger now. And we don’t have to go in the house when the street lights go out.
The idea is as simple as it was in childhood: write happy messages, have fun doing it, spread some joy while you’re at it.
Have questions? Contact Michele McKeag Larsen:
Tuesday, August 21st is the 8th annual Chalk the Walks!
Here’s how you can get involved this year:
You can chalk positive, inspiring messages from anywhere on August 21st. Then post them on the Facebook event page to share them with the rest of us. Want some inspiration? Check out some of the images from last year’s Chalk the Walks.
In many cities chalk is considered a graffiti medium. Chalking in some cities is legal as long as it’s on your own sidewalk, driveway or on private property with permission. In others, chalking is illegal altogether. So, please chalk responsibly and check with your city for regulations first.
Best Practices:
Need some ideas? Here are some messages that will scatter joy, sprinkle smiles and shower love.