Create. Share. Celebrate

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Each year millions of people attend thousands of free participatory art and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.

Culture Days activities across Canada can be held indoors, outdoors and online (virtual workshops, self-guided activities and live presentations from September 22 to October 15.

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Culture Days Community Collective Art Project – Chalk it Up – Your Favourite Things

Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Meet at the Riverwalk Pathway at Water Street | Free Admission

Get inspired by chalk artist, Kim Egan and artists from the Society of York Region Artists as you contribute through your own drawing or add to our chalk walk masterpiece along the blue path. Connect to your health and wellness. Practice mindfulness and experience joy through chalk art.

All ages! All artists budding or seasoned are welcome! Join us indoors at the Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Halls, 200 Doug Duncan Drive - Hall 3 & 4 if it rains – we will bring the fun indoors with a giant mural!

About the Artist

Kim Egan is a mixed-media artist, muralist, crafter, milliner, jewelry designer and chalk artist. Her chalk murals have been recently featured in the news media. Her works are imaginative and magical. Kim is a firm believer in the power of art as a catalyst for self discovery, personal growth and joyful wellness.   Her journey to wellness has been underscored through her practice of art.