KidsWalk Brings Family Fun to Mission Federal ArtWalk

Mission Federal ArtWalk is proud to announce a fantastic line-up of new opportunities for kids and their families to experience the joy of creating their own original artwork at this year’s ‘KidsWalk.’

KidsWalk is a special venue within the Mission Federal ArtWalk fine art festival, which is dedicated to younger audiences and their families to engage in the art-making process. Traditionally located at Amici Park, KidsWalk encompasses both the park and Washington Elementary School in Little Italy, offering children and families a broad venue to discover their ‘inner artist’ and come and enjoy visual and performing art in a fun and creative way.

“KidsWalk is always a huge hit for kids and their families because it gives them an opportunity to actually get involved in the art process after walking around the festival and seeing thousands of works from the artists in their booths,” said Sandi Cottrell, managing director for Mission Federal ArtWalk. “The activities at KidsWalk are endless – from painting, sculpture, and drawing to a drum circle– there is truly something for everyone!”

Each year, a variety of different organizations in San Diego team with Mission Federal ArtWalk to inspire kids through exciting interactive activities such as Shoes of Hope, Ocean Art, Face Painting and Animal Masks, Mini Kite Making, art projects made from recycled and reclaimed items, and interactive music performances.

The line-up of KidsWalk activities this year include:

Jerome’s Furniture “Design your Dream Room”
Jerome’s popular drawing contest for children continues at KidsWalk.  Children will create their dream room, and will be entered into a contest to win furniture to make their vision a reality at home.  Jerome’s Furniture website.

Face Painting with the Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), a performing arts training academy within a high school that provides students with a focus on individual growth and creativity. Coronado School of the Arts website.

The Art Miles Mural Project (AMMP) will be on exhibition with opportunities for kids to paint. AMMP is a passionate and colorful movement combining the efforts of children and adults worldwide to promote global harmony through mural art – one mural at a time, one mile at a time. The Art Miles Mural Project website.

Shoes of Hope Art Project, where children paint/decorate pairs of shoes to be sent to impoverished populations. Shoes of Hope Art Project website.

Collaborative, Hands-on Art Experience with ArtReach!
ArtReach is a non-profit visual art organization that takes professional artists into elementary schools to work with and inspire children. ArtReach website.

Learn the Basics of Art & Drawing with ‘Art with Larisse’
Children will learn how to draw using basic shapes, lights and darks, texture and details using pastels. Art with Larisse website.

Ocean-themed Craft from Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Go green with Birch Aquarium and make an ocean-themed craft out of recycled materials! Birch Aquarium website.

Recycled Artwork with Rare Hare Studio
Be creative and go green using recycled and reclaimed items to make art! Rare Hare Studio website.

Make Music with RhythmWorx!
Experience your inner percussionist. Kids can participate in recreational music experiences and drum circles throughout the day – explore and play a wide variety of drums and percussion instruments. Make an instrument to take home, too! RhythmWorx website.

San Diego Art Department Lets children of all ages create a work of art to take home. San Diego Art Department website.

Washington Elementary School Presents: Make a Masterpiece!
Kids can paint their very own masterpiece on canvas. Washington Elementary School website.

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