Approximately 150 students will participate in Main Street Altus’ Walkin’ on Chalk annual event that will be held this Saturday in downtown Altus. Pictured above are some of the art students who will be participating. Below are some of the students who are participating in the banner contest. The original hand painted banners can now be seen hanging from the light posts around the downtown area.

Chalkers can register from 9 to 11 a.m. and have until 1 p.m. to create their side walk chalk masterpieces. Judging will begin at 1 p.m., cash awards will be presented at 3 p.m. The Walkin’ on Chalk event is held each year in March showcasing the artists in our area. This event has something for everyone, a coloring and drawing contest for 1st and 2nd graders; a sidewalk chalk drawing contest for 1st through 12th grade students and a category for college students and adults, as well as the banner contest for high school students.

For more information on “Walkin’ on Chalk” call Amy at Main Street Altus at 482-2277. Sponsors for the event are NBC; Aviation Training Consulting, LLC; Altus Times; Southern Prairie Library; Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council; KWHW; KEY-B, Wilmes Superstore and the City of Altus.