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On May 11 and 12, VHS’ Art 2, 3 and AP Art held their annual chalk festival at the front of the school. The Chalk Festival was a way for the art department to raise extra money for field trips and supplies by creating commissioned art pieces for community members. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Chalk it up

Samantha Castañeda, Leslie Castro, and Angelica Matehuala • May 27, 2023

The chalk festival art ranged from a ton of portraits, animals, flowers and other random pictures. Summer Rose Hayashi 23 drew Anthony Terrones. Terrones was a VHS student who passed away. Photo by: Lourdes Almalab

Ventura High School’s chalk festival pushes students to explore new limits

Belen Hibbler and Lourdes Almalab • May 19, 2023

The history, backstory and aftermath of the chalk festival The annual VHS chalk festival took place in front of the statue on May 12 and 13. The history of the chalk festival is rooted deep in VHS history....

The annual VHS chalk festival emerged once again after a two year break due to COVID-19. The festival was an opportunity to advanced art students to stretch their creative limits and create something special. Photo by: Brody Daw

Take a look at this year’s annual Chalk Festival at VHS

Brody Daw and Sophia Denzler • May 24, 2022

Junior Ella Bartlett said, I chose this piece because it was super cute, and it seems simple enough. We have been working on this since 8:00 a.m this morning, we are working on it as a trio. I wouldnt say chalk is the best medium but it is fun to work with, so it is one of my favorites. Photo by: Brody Daw

A walk to look at chalk

Sophia Denzler and Brody Daw • May 23, 2022

2022’s chalk festival showed off VHS art student’s creative talent VHS’ annual chalk festival was held on May 11 and 12, 2022. The festival allowed students to use chalk and recreate a painting...

Senior Rhianne Martinez stated, Honestly I just picked it [my drawing] because I thought it was gonna be easy. Photo by: Ryan King

A walk through the chalk

Sarah Clench and Caroline Marsden • April 25, 2019

The annual Ventura High School Chalk Festival took place on April 17 and 18 on the Catalina lawn at VHS. According to art teacher Lauren Minadeo, around 35 students participated this year. In past years,...

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