In this photo from Nov. 12, 2019, Murrieta Elementary School pre-kindergarten students look at chalk art during a field trip to the Field of Honor at Town Square Park in Murrieta. Artists are invited to apply to create chalk art for the 2023 Field of Honor, scheduled Nov. 4-11. (File Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Artists are invited to create patriotic images with chalk at the annual Murrieta Field of Honor that is scheduled Nov. 4-11 in Murrieta’s Town Square Park.
The Field of Honor, presented by the Rotary Club of Murrieta in partnership with the Rotary Club of Temecula Valley-New Generations and the city of Murrieta, will feature a display of more than 2,300 U.S. flags.
The Field of Honor is in its 15th year, and this is the 12th year for the Chalk Walk, which was organized by the late Al Vollbrecht, a Rotary Club member, to pay further tribute to the heroes honored by the Field of Honor. The Chalk Walk has been renamed the Vollbrecht Rotary Chalk Walk to honor Vollbrecht, who died inlate 2020, according to a news release.
The Vollbrecht Rotary Chalk Walk features images painted on the wide sidewalk that rings the display of flags, and members of the Rotary Club of Temecula Valley-New Generations have taken on the organization of the chalk walk.
“Members of New Gen Rotary are excited to be part of this amazing display and are looking forward to a great turnout this year,” Jennifer Rasmussen, New Generations community service chairman, said in the news release.
Chalk artists are scheduled to start painting the morning of Nov. 4 and will finish up on Nov. 5, with judging to follow. The public is invited to watch the the artists at work.
There is no entry fee for artists, and cash prizes are awarded in various categories.
Artists may choose spaces in multiple sizes, and the event is open to all of high school age or older who have the ability to draw. Chalk will be provided.
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 15 and must include a sketch of the art planned or a description of what is to be painted.
For information and application materials, go to murrietafieldofhonor.com.
