NEXT YEAR’S EVENT will be APRIL, 18TH 2015!

Last Saturday was a day for all time! A day long coming and warmly embraced by many. A whole new frontier for Autistic safe space! We are planting our flag for Autism Acceptance and FUN. The 4th Annual AutismHWY.com Chalk Art Festival really delivered that and all of the attendees and partners couldn’t be happier! A day dedicated for unconditional love and acceptance. No teams, no battles, no agendas to eradicate Autism. No negative rhetoric about 1 in 68. In fact we believe one in sixty eight is great!

Autistic adults, children and their families, friends and supporters all assembled at Heritage Plaza Park in Downtown Covina for a great day of Art, Performance and Friendship. It was a powerful feeling to have so many people on the spectrum together for the celebration. So many friends and family old and new coming together for a fun day in the sun to express how we feel and what we believe in. Empowering to say the very least!

Jeff Kellen Carpe Inspirus Award Winner Zach Lopez has it right!

ZACH ‘S Message!

The fantastic Artistic Activist Ms. Dani Bowman!

Our fantastic hosts this year ; The City of Covina and the Covina Cultural Arts Commission were most hospitable. They have even made me a Cultural Arts Commissioner! WOW! We now have a great location that was beautifully mapped out for our special day! Everyone enjoyed the Heritage Plaza Park setting. Booths, Art zones , Drum circle, Performance stage, Chill zone and play area created an all around fantastic atmosphere. Over 600 people came through the event and I believe we would have stayed there all day! No one wanted the day to end! All of us vowing to be back next year for more of the same unconditional acceptance and amazing ART!

Joanne Lara and her Autism Movement Therapy Dancers

What a lovely day! “The Food Mansion” by Syance

Exceptional Minds students….show that off in this great piece!

Eileen Sobora’s beauty of the sea!

Willie Zin shared his multi dimensional talents!

Who’s Clayton played their hearts out!

Adriana Salgado’s CROWD FAVORITE winner! Cat’s are Autistic you know! haha Great call Adriana!

Roman Castro on hand to facilitate the Remo Drum Circle!

Trevor Aycox traveled from Oklahoma with his Mom and Grandmother to share his awesome Spray paint Art with us! Thank you so much for coming west young man! Many people were very grateful that you all did! The connections made at this event have an empowering affect on all of us.

Karen Schaefer Howard working her magic!

Thank you to Remo Recreational Music center for the amazing donation of drums and instruments to power this circle! It was a very moving event for those within it and those of us watching and listening! Different Drummers ROCK!

Daniel from the great Autism Spectrum Athletics organization makes his mark on The Chalkmobile!! Too much FUN!

Jacque Keith Dubois brought his colorful perspective! Thanks so much Keith!

Bj Lane chalking up her heart as she has done for us all 4 years. We cherish your participation Bj!

Lesley Perdomo with her BEST OF SHOW design!

David L. ~Best of Show Youth is interviewed by filmmaker Manuel Valenzuela!

The event was soO chill that not too many people needed the ZONE! …except my son Wyatt (we called it the Wy~Zone!)

Keri Bowers and her Artistic Super Powers….

Debbie Denenburg travels to meet and greet us! So great to have you and your ART present Debbie!

Lysa Ashley and her Autistic Pride Design Winner!

Carissa’s second appearance at the festival garnered her Crowd Favorite! Congratulations Carissa!

Kai’s colorful DRAGON! (and his trademark OWL!)

Pocahantus even made an appearance!

Joel Anderson working on his Einstein logo just after finishing his “steam-punk” Jules Verne! This was Joel’s 3rd appearance. He was the 2012 Jeff Kellen Carpe Inspirus Award winner. The Artist best breathing life through creativity!

LAnt ART ~ Lori Antoinette W looks beautifully into our future of more Chalk Art festivals at heritage Plaza !!

Young Mr. Briceno’s awesome creation! Thanks for joining us again. We love what you add to this event!

Epic Luis Art….takes Best use of Color in the youth category!

Mickey Chap memorializes the Ultimate Warrior in chalk and wins Best use of Color! She said it was her first award in 15 years of chalking! We are PROUD to be the first ones to recognize your talent with Cash Mickey!!