Experience Chehalis and Dandelion Creative Space have announced the 20 high school students selected to participate in the inaugural Chehalis Youth Art Walk in downtown Chehalis.
This new event celebrates youth creativity, fosters community engagement and promotes diversity through the arts, according to a news release from Dandelion Creative Space.
The following students were selected to participate in the inaugural Youth Art Walk: Charlie Tyring Blankenship, Arik Brooling, Leslie Doolittle-Holmes, Delilah Flores Camorlinga, Jayden Frase, Alex Hernandez, McKenzine Lindholm, Ayn Mann, Eleanor McKinley, Chance McSwain, Lona Novak, Aileanna Parcel, Eve Rose, Deyvi Romero Fuentes, Madelyn Stroup, Samantha Sutherland, Autumn Taini, Maddox Von Pressentin, Payton Walchuck and Bennett Zeedyk.
The Youth Art Walk will kick off with an artist reception at 1 p.m. on March 14 at Mint City Coffee Roasting, located at 539 N. Market Blvd. in Chehalis.
Community members are encouraged to attend the reception to meet the artists and show their support. During the reception, winners for first through fifth place will be announced. These artists will receive a cash prize, along with a $25 gift certificate to Book ‘N’ Brush.
The Youth Art Walk will run March 14 through March 21, with artwork displayed at these participating downtown businesses: Bigfoot Treasure, Book ‘N’ Brush, Ewe & I, Gifted Hallmark, Mint City Coffee Roasting, NW Salmon Smokehouse, Shona’s Cafe, and Stout Coffee House.
In addition, a People’s Choice Award gives the community the opportunity to vote for their favorite artwork during the Youth Art Walk. The artist who receives the most votes will earn a $100 cash prize. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced on March 23.
The Chehalis Youth Art Walk is made possible through the support of the James Augustus Smith Charitable Performing Arts Trust, Experience Chehalis, Dandelion Creative Space, and participating downtown businesses.
