Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium Join Forces with Chicago Chalk Champ, Shaun Hays, to celebrate World Oceans Day (June 8th) with a pop-up style Chalk Art Fest in Polk Brothers Park. Patrons tried their hand at sidewalk chalk for free and added their art to the chalk board kiosk when they committed to #sheddthestraw in 2017!
Did you know that single-use plastic straws are a bigger ocean pollutant than disposable water bottles?? I had no idea. I think it is good to take care of our home, so I am pledging to #sheddthestraw, and on April 8th I continued my support of Shedd Aquarium’s efforts by chalking in Polk Brothers Park in front of Navy Pier, Chicago to help Shedd Aquarium spread the word. (Edit: June 8th at Navy Pier – Again!!)
Thank you to all who came out to help us chalk up the Polk Brothers Park with sea life and love! Kathleen Roling joined #chicagochalkchamp, to render some magnificent animals affected by the plastics in our oceans. I had done this twice already this year: once here at Polk Brothers PArk and a second time between the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum on Earth Day.
Visitors to each location participated in the chalk artwork and brought their own creativity to help us #sheddthestraw on #earthday (and now, #WorldOceansDay ) with some #chicagopublicart featuring the #chicagochalkchamp. “
A few pictures from our Pop-Up Chalk Festivals on the Lakefront:
WorldOceansDay with Chicago Chalk Champs
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays on the Lakefront @ Navy Pier – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays on the Lakefront @ Navy Pier – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays on the Lakefront @ Navy Pier – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays on the Lakefront @ Navy Pier – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays leads a pop-up Chalk Art Fest on the Lakefront – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays on the Lakefront @ Navy Pier – Shedd Aquarium Promo Chalk Kiosk for Earth Day 2017
Shaun Hays, Chicago Chalk Champ, begins the Fish Fountain 3D Artwork on Navy Pier
Chicago Chalk Champ – Shaun Hays on the Lakefront @ Navy Pier – Shedd Aquarium Promo for Earth Day 2017
Chicago Chalk Champ, Shaun Hays will be chalking amazing sea life pictures for Shedd Aquarium’s Earth Day Promotions: April 8, 2017 at Navy Pier and April 22nd between Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium.
Shaun Hays – Motivational Speaker and Chicago Chalk Champ is actively looking for 26 schools (k-12) who are looking for a truly inspiring, experienced speaker to add an exciting, creative and artistic element to their students experience. Call today! Shauns calendar is booking up fast!
Shaun Hays, Chicago Chalk Champ, has a lifetime of experience with mentoring youth and over 15 years experience with successful, professional student assemblies Nation-wide! His amazing story and skills at chalk artwork has taken him around the globe.
Chicago area schools and Libraries can inquire about an additional 3D chalk demonstration for indoor facilities or public display outdoors.
Everywhere I go, people are always asking: “where can I see some of your works or hear you speak? ”
Well, my art work is often temporary or performance based and often it is for private groups (not open for the public to attend). This makes it difficult or impossible for many to meet up with me on site. I am changing this somewhat in 2015-2016:
INTRODUCING: THE CHAMP LIVE EVENTS – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(I will do my best to update you here on this list)
2016 Schedule of Events:
Two festivals are currently in contract talks and I cannot wait to promote them!
July 15-17 2016 Chalk Art Festival (IL) https://www.facebook.com/kewaneechalkart
Currently holding off on updating my complete calendar as we hand off some online presence to someone much better than I,,, stay tuned.
2017 – IRELAND in MARCH!
2015 Schedule
July 29th 2015 – FREE CHALK SEMINAR!!! Winston Plaza – (learn how to use CHAMP STICKS and techniques for pavement artwork by the Chicago Chalk Champ, Shaun Hays.
August 5th 2015– FREE CHALK SEMINAR!!! Winston Plaza – (learn how to use CHAMP STICKS and techniques for pavement artwork by the Chicago Chalk Champ, Shaun Hays.
August 1st, 2015 – join Shaun Hays in Kewannee, IL for Zion Lutheran’s Family Friendly “Faith and Hope” Chalk Art Festival.
August 8th, 2015 – Chalk Art Fest!! Enter as an artist or just come for fun!
CHICAGO CHALK CHAMP SPONSORED Chalk-Art-Competition – in the CHICAGO area! FREE to attend! FREE TO ENTER AND COMPETE!!!! Artists Interested should click here for details which includes the TWO artist seminars (above) from me: Shaun Hays, CHICAGO CHALK CHAMP!
Aug 10 2015 private non profit event
Aug 14 2015 private corporate event
Aug 23 2015 – Risen Savior Church, Chicago – morning
August 29th 2015 – Skokie, IL – “Back Lot Bash” Shaun will be rocking downtown Skokie (5120 Oakten Street or nearby) at noon to 4pm. Come get photos with Shaun’s amazing illusion artwork! For more on the Back Lot Bash.
SEPTEMBER 5th, 2015 – 5th ANNUAL EASTBRIDGE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, Owensboro, KY click here
September 6th 2015 – Hog Days – Kewannee, IL
September 12th, 13th 2015 – Renlassier, IN
September 14th – 18th 2015 ARTPRIZE BUILD – Grand Rapids, MI
ART PRIZE BUILD! Come out and watch me attack yet another World’s First!
September 19th 2015 – CHALK FLOOD – Grand Rapids, MI
I will be completing a 3D work with a book/Library theme (see its beginning by watching this video!)
Sept 18 thru October 10 2015– Art Prize (Shauns Art on Display at Downtown Market)
September 26th 2015– Frontline Foundations Art Festival, IN
October 2 2015 holding for ARBEAT LIVE
October 11-17th 2015 ARTPRIZE 7 Teardown, Grand Rapids, MI (still booking events in MI, IN IL)
End of OCTOBER 2015– charity walk – TBD
NOVEMBER 2015– INTERNATIONAL TOUR – CAIRO< EGYPT and MANILA< Philippines
December 2 2015– holding for ARTBEAT LIVE
December 5 2015 – Annual Winter Gala
Shaun hays, Chicago Chalk Champ – Sharing Art and Love with the World!
