Street Art Research Paper
What do an engineering student, a graphic design student and an event management student all have in common?
The ability to create detailed sidewalk chalk art that captures the attention of the students attending the Campus Activities Board's first ever Street Art Festival, on March 17.
Bradley Kriznar, a junior engineering student found himself creating sidewalk art after suffering from what many of his fellow college students go through. "I was really stressed, so I just showed up [to sign up] and they had open panels, so I was like 'Sure, yeah'" Kriznar said.
Kriznar's street art will be a chalk version of the album art from the musical artists' Tame Impala's "Currents" album.
Lanie McMullen, a junior graphic design major is familiar …show more content…
"In one way, it makes you worry about it less... It definitely makes it a more relaxed environment... But it's sad [knowing that] it's going to disappear, but at least you can take pictures and stuff."
For more information, visit the CAB website at http://osi.ucf.edu/cab/osi-events/street-art-festival/
Images of animals, sunsets, cartoon characters and other creative works of art were painted onto the sidewalks at the University of Central Florida's Knights Plaza during a two day art festival.
The first annual Street Art Festival allowed UCF students and other participants to create sidewalk paintings using chalk, paint and other materials. The Campus Activities Board provided art supplies such as paint, chalk, brushes and tape for participants of the Street Art Festival.
"It's a great opportunity for everyone to express themselves and have a fun time," said event volunteer, Jorge Aguilar.
Aguilar has attended seven street art festivals in the past but said it's great that UCF finally has one of its own.
"The festival allows people to create a unique piece of artwork that they're proud of," Aguilar …show more content…
Baker and Bridenbacker said they have no past experience with painting, but decided to participate in the art festival for fun.
The event had 36 participants and hundreds of guests viewing the pieces of art as they were walking through UCF's campus. The Campus Activities Board said they hope to host more Street Art Festival's in the years to come.
Review:
•The Street Art Festival was on March 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•Participants signed up on www.osi.ucf.edu or registered in person at the event.
•The Student Government Association funded the Street Art Festival and the Campus Activities Board put on the event.
•Entry and registration to the Street Art Festival were free, and art supplies were provided to the artists.
•Multiple food vendors, such at Burger U and Pop Parlour, a live DJ and artists from around central Florida attended the event.
For more information about the Street Art Festival please visit
The ability to create detailed sidewalk chalk art that captures the attention of the students attending the Campus Activities Board's first ever Street Art Festival, on March 17.
Bradley Kriznar, a junior engineering student found himself creating sidewalk art after suffering from what many of his fellow college students go through. "I was really stressed, so I just showed up [to sign up] and they had open panels, so I was like 'Sure, yeah'" Kriznar said.
Kriznar's street art will be a chalk version of the album art from the musical artists' Tame Impala's "Currents" album.
Lanie McMullen, a junior graphic design major is familiar …show more content…
"In one way, it makes you worry about it less... It definitely makes it a more relaxed environment... But it's sad [knowing that] it's going to disappear, but at least you can take pictures and stuff."
For more information, visit the CAB website at http://osi.ucf.edu/cab/osi-events/street-art-festival/
Images of animals, sunsets, cartoon characters and other creative works of art were painted onto the sidewalks at the University of Central Florida's Knights Plaza during a two day art festival.
The first annual Street Art Festival allowed UCF students and other participants to create sidewalk paintings using chalk, paint and other materials. The Campus Activities Board provided art supplies such as paint, chalk, brushes and tape for participants of the Street Art Festival.
"It's a great opportunity for everyone to express themselves and have a fun time," said event volunteer, Jorge Aguilar.
Aguilar has attended seven street art festivals in the past but said it's great that UCF finally has one of its own.
"The festival allows people to create a unique piece of artwork that they're proud of," Aguilar …show more content…
Baker and Bridenbacker said they have no past experience with painting, but decided to participate in the art festival for fun.
The event had 36 participants and hundreds of guests viewing the pieces of art as they were walking through UCF's campus. The Campus Activities Board said they hope to host more Street Art Festival's in the years to come.
Review:
•The Street Art Festival was on March 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•Participants signed up on www.osi.ucf.edu or registered in person at the event.
•The Student Government Association funded the Street Art Festival and the Campus Activities Board put on the event.
•Entry and registration to the Street Art Festival were free, and art supplies were provided to the artists.
•Multiple food vendors, such at Burger U and Pop Parlour, a live DJ and artists from around central Florida attended the event.
For more information about the Street Art Festival please visit