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Tammy Snook
Park Manager
Colorado River State Historic Park
O – 928-329-0471
Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 8th, 2024
Colorado River Park Hosts Free Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Yuma, AZ – On Saturday, January 13th, at 9:30 a.m., the Colorado River State Historic Park will host their Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.
The Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest is a free, fun, family-friendly event that invites everyone in the community to grab a box of chalk and decorate a square of the park’s sidewalk.
“The City of Yuma is hosting their annual Art in the Park at Gateway Park, right next to our historic museum, and we thought this would be a great way to support the art festivities and encourage even more folks to come and celebrate Yuma’s art community with both events,” said Tammy Snook, Park Manager of the Colorado River State Historic Park.
Contact:
Tammy Snook
Park Manager
Colorado River State Historic Park
O – 928-329-0471
Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 8th, 2024
Colorado River Park Hosts Free Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Yuma, AZ – On Saturday, January 13th, at 9:30 a.m., the Colorado River State Historic Park will host their Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.
The Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest is a free, fun, family-friendly event that invites everyone in the community to grab a box of chalk and decorate a square of the park’s sidewalk.
“The City of Yuma is hosting their annual Art in the Park at Gateway Park, right next to our historic museum, and we thought this would be a great way to support the art festivities and encourage even more folks to come and celebrate Yuma’s art community with both events,” said Tammy Snook, Park Manager of the Colorado River State Historic Park.
The Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest is open to all ages, including adults, and each participant will receive a free box of chalk. Registration will begin at 9:30 and participants will have until 11:00 a.m. to create their art.
“Several local artists have kindly agreed to judge the contest and first, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded to the winners of each age category,” said Snook.
The Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest will take place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. 4th Ave. Park entry will be free for all participants and spectators until 11 a.m. on Saturday, when regular park entrance fees will resume.
The Colorado River State Historic Park is managed by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation (YCNHA), which operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. YCNHA serves as an advocate, with key partners, to protect the Lower Colorado River and its rich history.
For more information, please contact the park at (928) 329-0471.
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ABOUT YUMA CROSSING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
https://www.coloradoriverpark.com/
The Colorado River State Historic Park is managed by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation (YCNHA), which operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. YCNHA serves as an advocate, with key partners, to protect the Lower Colorado River and its rich history. The mission of the YCNHA is to:
- Restore the Lower Colorado River wetlands and habitats;
- Assure river access through riverfront parks;
- Tell the unique cultural and agricultural story of the area;
- Manage two state parks to preserve and bring history to life; and
- Promote private investment in the downtown and along the riverfront.
