Art Along the Sidewalk

As you drive through the business area in the hamlet of Wallkill  be on the lookout for original paintings on lawn signs along the sidewalk.  There are various themes created throughout the year. These paintings will be on 18”x 24” corrugated plastic signs with metal stands – typical lawn advertising signs, but original works of art. “The purpose of the project is to bring some color to the hamlet and hopefully enough interest in the art that people stop, look at them, and look at our businesses,” said project coordinator Julie Craner.  The artwork was created by local artists from elementary school children to retirees.

We are getting a head start on our Art Along the Sidewalk project.  What is Art Along the Sidewalk, you ask? Lawn signs are painted or decorated with a spooky, Halloween theme. The artwork is judged and then displayed along roads and sidewalks to help decorate the hamlet for Halloween! 

Pick up a blank sign before September 16, 2024, at Wallkill Public Library or Town Of Shawangunk Town Hall during their regular business hours.  There is a $5 entry fee per board.  Paint your board with a spooky Halloween theme and drop it off by September 20 (see attached for locations and times).  

Judging will take place during the Weekend of Wallkill on Saturday September 21.  We are looking for artwork from students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and this year, adults too.  

All the details are on the flyer attached and when you pick up your art board. Artwork will be placed on roads and streets in the hamlet by September 29. 

Sign will be taken down and collected by VOW after Halloween. Artists will be notified to pick up their artwork at the Shawangunk Town Hall, sometime in early November.