Chalk on the Walk 2006


You are not going to believe what happened downtown on August 11th! 66 squares of sidewalk exploded with color - provided by approximately 75 artists. It was a wonderful day, with great weather and lots of friendly camaraderie among the dozens crawling on the sidewalk. Family and friends cheered them on from the shady grass of Railroad Park. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association Chalk on the Walk chairmen Peggy Cowden and Lois Wodke were extremely pleased with the turnout and the high caliber of art work done. Peggy stated, "Every year we see so many returning "artists", and every year they get better and better." Congratulations to the 2007 winners and many thanks to our prize donors and event sponsors. Proceeds from the event will purchase art supplies for our local schools, as well as provide grants and scholarships to graduating Tehachapi High School seniors.

Chalk on the Walk winners are:

Best of Show: Leesa Whitten-Greenlee

Adult 1st Allyson Gray 2nd Timothy Cruz 3rd Cindy Davis 4th Sandy Bowman 5th Karina Crail

High School 1st Zachary Patterson 2nd Summer Estes 3rd Amy Gusbeth
4th Jessica Bosworth 5th Ashley Kirk 6th Ashli Reed

Grades 6-7-8 1st Casey Weisenseel 2nd Jacob Copus 3rd Tanner Muro 4th Ty Samano
5th Emily Amparan 6th Mark Caldwell

Grades 3-4-5 1st Annalisa Huie 2nd Andy Smith 3rd Adam Huie 4th Boyd Vanderhoff 5th Jade Taliulu

Grades 1-2 1st Brooks Vanderhoff 2nd Charles Streiber 3rd Noah Ledesma
4th Christian Streiber 5th Gemma Thomas

Group 1st Champlin Orthodontics (Amy, Lilli, Laura, & Rachel) 2nd Vanderhoff Family 3rd Butler Family 4th Jonson Group (Shannon & Tris) 5th Faith Donnel Group

Art Angels - $100 donations (or more)

  • Tehachapi Vallry Arts Association
  • Gallery N Gifts
  • Tehachapi Art Center
  • Tehachapi News
  • Tehachapi Candle Co.
  • Terry Gardner of Bear Valley Springs Realty
  • Solveig Thompson of Bear Valley Springs Realty
  • Mountain Hearing Center
  • Tehachapi Area Associaiton of Realtors
  • CrossRoads Gallery
  • Investment Centers of Tehachapi, Inc.
  • Linda Clough of Town & Country Real Estate
  • Dinnerville Trucking
  • Hilltop Publishers & The Loop
  • Cal Portland Cement Company
  • Jackie Wood Photography
  • AmeriVest Financial Soltions
  • Bank of the Sierra
  • Town & Country Real Estate
  • Carol Narduzzi of Farmers Insurance
  • Karina Narduzzi of Positive Solutions

Prize Donations:

  • Albertson's
  • Save Mart
  • Mc Donalds
  • Nonies
  • Witts
  • Burger Spot
  • Kohnen's Bakery
  • Village Grill
  • Kelcy's Restaurant
  • Henry's Cafe
  • Fitness Zone
  • Skylark North Glider Port
  • Quiznos
  • Hodad's Surf Shack
  • Denny's
  • Hitching Post Theaters
  • Tehachapi Candle Company
  • and cash prizes were generously donated by Lois and Roger Wodke.

Click HERE to view photos of the artwork.