Photos: Chalk artists liven up River Days sidewalks

By Bailey Josie • July 29, 2024 2:09 pm
Ali Cohen was the bigger winner with her piece “Salvador Ali jellyfish.” Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.
Ali Cohen was the bigger winner with her piece “Salvador Ali jellyfish.” Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

A “vibrant celebration of creativity and community, bringing together artists of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their talents through chalk art”, the Renton River Days Chalk Art Competition on Saturday, July 27 brought artists to the sidewalks near the Renton Community Center.

The winner of the $1,000 cash prize was Ali Chohen with her “Salvador Ali jellyfish” and the People’s Choice award went to Drew Dost.

Drew Dost won the People’s Choice Award. Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

Drew Dost won the People’s Choice Award. Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

The Chalk Art competition brought some of the city’s best artists to Renton River Days on Saturday. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

The Chalk Art competition brought some of the city’s best artists to Renton River Days on Saturday. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.