Our 2nd Annual Festival of Hope, also referred to as "FoH2," is a 2-day festival featuring a variety of elements to engage and inform our community. We will strive to create a positive atmosphere filled with breath-taking street murals created by professional and volunteer artists. Free live concerts will fill the air with exhilarating music. Diverse performances will occur featuring beautiful cultural music and dancing. Local resources will be present to provide information about services that can transform lives. Through these activities we will bring hope to those in our community who have lost it and put resources into the hands of people who need them. All activities are free and everyone is encouraged to participate in the creation of sidewalk chalk murals.
FoH2 welcomes back three professional street painters to our 2011 event. Each painter will produce a 12' x 12' mural using chalk pastels over the two-day event. These beautiful pieces of transitory artwork will inspire hope to those who come and view them. Please visit each artist's website to learn more about them and their past creations.
The FoH is open to community participation. You can become a part of our two-day event by joining us as either an individual, or form a team. If you register, at no cost, we'll save a square for you, and provide the chalk pastels. This can be your first time using pastels, or you can be an accomplished muralist, either way we'll welcome you to create your own piece with themes of hope and encouragement.
Teams
Pre-registered teams will be provided with a reserved 6' x 6' square, and free chalk. Squares of a larger or smaller size are available upon request. Teams can have any number of participants, and participants can rotate throughout the two days of the festival. Artwork must be appropriate for public display in an all-ages event. The basic theme of the festival is "Hope". When considering what your team will mural please select an image which conveys hope. Teams are encouraged to include sunflowers in their artwork as the sunflower is the emblem of our suicide prevention efforts. Teams are allowed to include their company logo in their artwork if appropriate. There are no fees for registering, and chalk is provided at no charge. Teams are welcome to bring their own supplies, and are encouraged to bring a sun shade, knee pads, and additional items to enhance comfort of team members.
Pre-registered individuals will be provided with a reserved 6' x 6' square, and free chalk. Squares of a larger or smaller size are available upon request. Individuals can are welcome to participate at any time durring the two days of the festival, but must be present to check-in by 10 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Artwork must be appropriate for public display in an all-ages event. The basic theme of the festival is "Hope". When considering what you will mural please select an image which conveys hope. Artists are encouraged to include sunflowers in their artwork as the sunflower is the emblem of our suicide prevention efforts. Individuals are allowed to include a company logo in their artwork if appropriate. There are no fees for registering, and chalk is provided at no charge. Artists are welcome to bring their own supplies, and are encouraged to bring a sun shade, knee pads, and additional items to enhance comfort of team members.
Children's Area Registration (must be registered and accompanied by a partent or guardian)
Pre-registered children is not currently provided. Parents will be able to register their children on-site. A 2' x 2' square and free chalk will be provided to participating children. Squares of larger size are available upon special request on a case-by-case basis. If a team consisting of children is interested in participating, please use the Team Registration Form and make a special note that the team consists of children. Permission from each child's parent or guardian must be obtained prior to their participation. Children can draw any image they are inspired to create, but it must be appropriate for public display in an all-ages event. More than one child may be registered, though a seperate registration will be necissary for each child. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Space is available to accommodate musical performances between 10 AM and 2 PM on both Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9. From 3 PM until 9 PM on Saturday, and 3 PM until 7 PM on Sunday musical talent will be coordinated by the Sound N Vision Foundation.
Space is available to accommodate performances between 10 AM and 2 PM on both Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9. From 3 PM until 9 PM on Saturday, and 3 PM until 7 PM on Sunday musical talent will be coordinated by the Sound N Vision Foundation.
Saturday
12:20 PM - Jamiil, Latin Fusion Belly Dance Team
12:30 PM - Polynesian Club of Fresno - Traditional Polynesian Dance
A primary goal of the Festival of Hope is to provide access to a wide range of resources and services in one convenient location, in the heart of the events. Resource booths will flank the chalk mural area to increase interaction and service availability. Boths will provide information and linkage to services that will help increase well being, and therefore reduce stressors associated with suicide risk. Ideally, services represented will include emotional, behavioral, and mental health, physical health, drug & alcohol recovery, spirituality, physical health, financial assistance, veterans, expecting mothers, and a variety of other vital services. Food, beverage, and snack vending is prohibited.
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