2008 Woodie Awards
Swing into spring
Colleen Sullivan
Issue date: 4/23/03 Section: News
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On Friday, April 18,Yuba College art students gathered in Downtown Yuba City to paint the town-literally. The "Swing into Spring" art event on Plumas Street began at 5 p.m. under a clear sunny sky and concluded at 9 p.m. that evening. Former and current students displayed their works in small displays along the street and in sponsoring stores. The event featured much more than art displays. With comedy and acting entertainment provided by The Acting Company, music and dancing in the street, free popcorn and cotton candy, the free mural wall and Sidewalk Chalk, the event drew crowds of all ages.
Samantha Ramsey, a Yuba City resident and former Yuba College student, said, "This event is a lot of fun, because not only is there so much to look at and do, but it's all free."
Outside on the streets, children of all ages were invited to paint on a free mural and participate in Sidewalk Chalk. Julia Peasley, age 8, said, "I am having fun. I got to paint and do a whole bunch of different stuff. I drew flowers; I said I loved Jesus; then I drew my mom, my dad and a clown face." She also spoke of her future contributions to the art world as a painter when she grows up.
Over at the Sidewalk Chalk, Yuba College freshman Elyse Davis jumped right in with the kids, saying, "I had no idea about this event. We played with chalk because it's one of my favorite things to do. It is so much fun. When I have kids, I am going to play with a lot of chalk because I still love to now."
Many of the stores owners along Plumas Street were enthusiastic to be involved in such an event. The garden accessory shop 'Hello Gardener!' featured two Yuba College students works and both students spoke highly of the opportunity to showcase their work to the general public.
"I have photographs of California, New Mexico and New Hampshire," said Joseph McLeod, a returning student. "I signed up for the 'Swing into Spring' as a member of the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council because I received a flyer announcing the displays coming up, so I filled it out and I ended up here."
Samantha Ramsey, a Yuba City resident and former Yuba College student, said, "This event is a lot of fun, because not only is there so much to look at and do, but it's all free."
Outside on the streets, children of all ages were invited to paint on a free mural and participate in Sidewalk Chalk. Julia Peasley, age 8, said, "I am having fun. I got to paint and do a whole bunch of different stuff. I drew flowers; I said I loved Jesus; then I drew my mom, my dad and a clown face." She also spoke of her future contributions to the art world as a painter when she grows up.
Over at the Sidewalk Chalk, Yuba College freshman Elyse Davis jumped right in with the kids, saying, "I had no idea about this event. We played with chalk because it's one of my favorite things to do. It is so much fun. When I have kids, I am going to play with a lot of chalk because I still love to now."
Many of the stores owners along Plumas Street were enthusiastic to be involved in such an event. The garden accessory shop 'Hello Gardener!' featured two Yuba College students works and both students spoke highly of the opportunity to showcase their work to the general public.
"I have photographs of California, New Mexico and New Hampshire," said Joseph McLeod, a returning student. "I signed up for the 'Swing into Spring' as a member of the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council because I received a flyer announcing the displays coming up, so I filled it out and I ended up here."