2023 Chalk Walk Rained Out!

Posted on by Sara Marxen

The Arts In Strongsville’s Chalk Walk event planned for today (Saturday • May 20) has unfortunately been rained out! It’s been raining for several hours overnight. The ground is pretty soaked. The rain is expected to continue. The sun won’t come out til later this afternoon. The pavement won’t be dry for several hours.

Even though the rain has cancelled the event, we invite you to chalk on your own (in your driveway, sidewalks, wherever!) and post your chalk masterpieces to our Facebook page – just search for Arts In Strongsville. We hope to see you in 2024 for this free, fun family event. Stay dry, Strongsville!

11th Annual Chalk Walk

Posted on by Sara Marxen

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Arts in Strongsville Chalk Walk. This FUN, FREE family event will be held on May 20, 2023. Kids can begin their chalk masterpieces starting at 10 AM at Strongsville Commons (intersection of Routes 42 & 82). All registration will be on-site beginning at 9:30 AM. Chalk will be provided.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

There will be 7 age categories and cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. Children ages 5 through High School are encouraged to participate. Children from any local community are welcome to participate.

Judging will start at noon and winners will be announced after the judging is final.

Chalk will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own chalk, as long as it is washable with water and will not stain the sidewalks. PLEASE NOTE: No words, pictures or symbols of any vulgar nature will be permitted in works of art.

CHALK WALK RULES

  1. Artwork is to be done only by children that have registered. Parents may coach or discuss artwork with children, but cannot assist in creating the artwork.
  2. Each child will be judged on only one entry.
  3. All artwork is to be done at the event. Sketchbooks, pictures, plans, etc. are permitted to help provide ideas and guidance.
  4. Children may come and go throughout the event. All artwork must be completed by noon.
  5. Judging will take place starting at noon. Awards will be announced after judging is complete. Winners need not be present.

Camp Applause 2018

Posted on by Ken McEntee

July 9,10 and 12, 2018

Arts in Strongsville provides fine arts activities for children ages 4-12 during one week of the summer in conjunction with the Strongsville Summer Camp.  Each camper participates in music, art, dance, and drama classes.

This year’s camp theme was “Route 66.”  While taking a trip down the “Main Street of America”, the children learned about its attractions and historical significance. Their vacation out West included creating license plates, learning traffic rules, completing a scavenger hunt, and performing a song and dance about the route.

Firemen and Policemen were acknowledged and honored for the safety they provide for our community on the final day of camp. They were given treats for their departments and collaborative art projects were made by the students during class.

Here is a video that documented all of the kicks that the campers got out of Route 66!

Apply for an Arts Scholarship 2019

Posted on by Rebecca Petro

Since 2010 Arts in Strongsville has awarded three annual scholarships to high school seniors looking to study an arts-related field after graduation.

Applicants must be a Strongsville Resident, a Senior in High School, and planning to be a full-time student at a college or institution of higher learning during the next academic year.

Applications should be sent to PO Box 360765, Strongsville OH 44136 by Friday March 29, 2019.

Download an application here.

A Day at the Chalet

Posted on by Ken McEntee

Free outdoor family fun

Arts in Strongsville will host its 18th annual A Day at the Chalet, Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet Recreation Area, in Strongsville.

A Day at the Chalet is a free family outdoor arts festival that emphasizes interactive arts activities for children. The event includes stage entertainment, exhibits and crafters.

Schedule of Entertainment:

Noon: Jim’s Little Big Band

12:45: Greek Folk DancersCAC_Tagline_RGB_140_130

1:30: Broadway Baldwin Wallace Singers

2:00: Violinist Mary Beth Ions

2:45: Charlotte Braun Dance Studio

3:15: The Polka Piratesoac_full-color-cmyk-logo

A Day at the Chalet is funded in part by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

A Day at the Chalet: Free Family Fun

Posted on by Ken McEntee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arts in Strongsville will host its 17th annual A Day at the Chalet, Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet Recreation Area, in Strongsville.

A Day at the Chalet is a free family outdoor arts festival that emphasizes interactive arts activities for children. The event includes stage entertainment, exhibits and crafters.

Schedule of Entertainment:

Noon: Strongsville City Jazz Swing Band

12:45: Justin Grillo, Elvis tribute artistCAC_Tagline_RGB_140_130

1:30: Midnight Groove

2:00: Magic by David Anthony

2:45: The Outer Waves, from Strongsville

3:15: The Pop Tarts, 1960s girl group tributeoac_full-color-cmyk-logo

A Day at the Chalet is funded in part by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

Adopt a rubber duck – support the arts

Posted on by Ken McEntee

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Strongsville’s annual Duck Race and KidsFest, Arts in Strongsville is selling ducks. Each year thousands of ducks race through the Rocky River to win cash prizes for their owners.

You could be a winner.

The Duck Race and KidsFest will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet.

Arts in Strongsville gets a portion of the price of each duck adopted through this site. You can buy your duck here: Adopt a Duck