Chalk on the Walk - Overview

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Chalk on the Walk is the annual spring fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Cambridge. 

The proceeds help the Club support college scholarships and many

Cambridge service organizations and projects throughout the year.

What is Chalk on the Walk?

Chalk on the Walk is the Cambridge version of an Italian Street Painting Festival

and is one of the many interesting activities that make Harvard Square MayFair

a destination for over 100,000 people on the first Sunday in May. 

The artwork is judged and prizes awarded at 3:30 pm. 

This year's MayFair and Chalk on the Walk was held on 

Sunday, May 5, 2013

2013 Prize Winners
~ $1,910 in Prizes Awarded ~

First Prize – Kerry St. Pierre

Second Prizes – Allysa Adams/Josh Rottman, Natalie Cherry, Rachel Davidowitz

Youth Prize – Tara Raman

Honorable Mention

Jacelyn Howlett, Ka-Ying Hung/Zecai Liang, Chad Leahy/Mary Ann Upton,

Liz & Sara Olson, Kayo & Lawrence Walsh, Daniel Woolhiser

People's Choice Awards (top 10 vote getters)

Alyssa Adams, Emma Andrew, Natalie Cherry, Rachel Davidowitz, Eavan DiGiovanni/Chloe Brown/Madeline Carlini,

Heidi Navarro, Liz & Sara Olson, Tara Raman, Kerry St. Pierre, Jason Williams

 You can see the amazing drawings from this year and prior years by clicking the Chalk Photo links to the left

The Cambridge Rotary is grateful to our Major Supporters, Sponsors and all the artists who joined us in making our 2013 Chalk on the Walk a record-breaking success!  

Chalk Video – Here's a short prize winning video produced by Maria Burns Ortiz for Cambridge Community Television a few years ago. Enjoy the artists and their work.

 
How is the money raised?

Local businesses and generous individuals buy "squares." Each square is assigned to an artist.  The sponsor's name appear on signs at each square.

How will Cambridge Rotary spend the money it raises at Chalk on the Walk?

The money we raise from Chalk on the Walk is the primary source of funding for our charitable works. The Club grants scholarships to graduating high school students and makes donations to Cambridge charities that deal with problems ranging from mental health and homelessness to teen drug abuse and literacy. Ever mindful of Rotary's place in the world, the Club is always ready to lend support to emergency relief efforts when needs arise. 

I want to participate as a Sponsor or an Artist.  How do I find out more?

Sponsors should go to the Sponsor Information Page.
Artists should visit the Artist Information Page.

2013 Major Supporters

Cambridge Rotary gratefully acknowledges the major support for the 2013 Chalk on the Walk by the following Cambridge organizations:

Cambridge Savings Bank

Cambridge Trust Company

East Cambridge Savings Bank

Albert O. Wilson, Jr.

2013 Sponsors

A record number of the following sponsors made the 2013 Chalk on the Walk the best ever:

Want to find out more?

Look at our Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ). Take a look at the Chalk on the Walk Photo pages.

If you still have a question e-mail chalkonthewalk@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

You can also take a look at the MayFair page at Harvard Square Business Association Web site at www.harvardsquare.com.