Ghost Riders

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“Art is not a thing; it is a way.”
Elbert Hubbard

Michael Layefsky recently got his kite and camera up again in the sky over our chalk piece and this is what was below him.

“I believe in intuition and inspiration. . . at times I feel certain that I am right while not knowing the reason …imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.”
Albert Einstein

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Keeping the Heart Art Alive

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As we worked on our book and documentary film, we decided to do a film shoot interviewing me at the site while I was re-chalking the salamander's heart.

Kevin Footer and Victoria Zorraquin brought their camera gear. I brought some chalk, my truck, and Zander the Chalk Dog.

Victoria ready for some film action.

Mark Wagner, creator of the Kids' Chalk Art Project, and Zander.

Original Heart, May 2008
Artwork - 90,000 square feet.

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The Art of Being A Dad - New Book

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Creative Director of Re-Enchanting the World Through Art & the Kids' Chalk Art Project has just published his first book - The Art of Being A Dad (first seven years).

On Sale Now @ www.theartofbeingadad.com

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The Mayor of Alameda and the City Council

•photo my Mike R0sati

Last night I went to the City Council meeting, waited for hours and then was able to address the City Council Members and the Mayor of Alameda. I told them I brought good news on a somewhat depressing night at City Hall. I gave everyone a print of our chalk salamander and gingko leaf art project and thanked them for their support, mainly in waving the $14,000 base rental fee and the special event permit.

They were excited, smiled, and really appreciated what we had done. The Mayor acknowledged us for pulling off a such a successful and large first time event. I spoke well about what we had done and what we are doing and invited the City to be connected to our future nonprofit projects.

Thank you again chalk team, we rocked & chalked and created a killer world record community art project!

sincerely yours,
~Mark
Creative Director
Re-Enchanting the World Through Art
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Documentary Film Beginning

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Kevin Footer and Vicki Zorraquin are beginning to work on the KIDS' CHALK ART PROJECT documentary film.

As with our book project we want to be able to share what we did with others, film, print, and the web are such excellent vehicles. So stay tuned - should be great, we have some amazing footage.

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Chalk Book Pre Sales

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The chalk drawing is still here. We had a light rain since I took these pictures and it took some of the color and art away from where the kids drew. The outline we created using powered chalk is on the pavement solid and it will stay well into the rainy season and perhaps even into next year.

Our non profit, "Re-Enchanting the World Through Art" (REWA) is now making a book about the chalk drawing project. You can pre-order the book now for $26.95 by sending a check to:

REWA, PO Box 284, Alameda CA 94501

We are planning to have the book completed by early Dec. 2008. All book sale proceeds go to the nonprofit and helps to support and inspire the creative spirit in youth and communities.

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The Universe Creating Itself - Community Art

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"The Universe Creating Itself"
Community Chalk Drawing
50 ft. x 50 ft., Sept. 2008

by Mark Wagner and the
Community of Santa Clarita California USA

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"The Universe Creating Itself"
Community Art, Santa Clarita Street Festival, CA
50 ft. x 50 ft., Sept. 2008
by Mark Wagner and the Community of Santa Clarita
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