On September 9, 2023, professional, amateur, and student artists created over 100 pieces of chalk art in Downtown Loveland to help raise funds for Alternatives to Violence. Alternatives to Violence (ATV) has been in the Northern Colorado area since 1983; in its 20th year, it held its 13th annual “Pastels on 5th” festival in Downtown Loveland.…
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Pastels on 5th returns to downtown Loveland to benefit local nonprofit If you’ve never attended a chalk art festival, well, get ready to be amazed because the Pastels on 5th event isn’t anything like what you see doodled along the sidewalks and driveways of local neighborhoods. The 13th annual Pastels on 5th kicks off at…
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Chalk Art Festival Benefits Alternatives to Violence NORTH FORTY NEWS, August 23, 2023 Now in its thirteenth year, Pastels on 5th is one of Northern Colorado’s most highly-anticipated and well-loved events. The free, family-friendly festival brings together artists, businesses, and vendors to transform Downtown Loveland into a spectacular sidewalk art gallery. Most importantly, Pastels on…
Read MoreAlternatives to Violence benefit set Saturday By Kate Powell Reporter-Herald Staff Writer Pastels on 5th is dedicated to bringing color to the sidewalks of Loveland and returns Friday and Saturday for its ninth year. The art festival draws creatives from across the country to decorate the sidewalk squares of Fifth Street alongside the Loveland Museum.…
Read MoreBy Amanda Waddell | North Forty News As summer finally shows up in Northern Colorado, the festival season begins. But little do most realize that the planning and organizing for these well-loved downtown events take most of the year to prepare for the community’s enjoyment. Take the always-awesome Pastels on 5th. The coordinators have been meeting…
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Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the 8th annual Pastels on 5th! This year, we had 150+ artists and 100 sponsors. Plus, over $50,000 was raised for Alternatives to Violence, including $7,017 from People’s Choice voting!
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