September 13 - 14
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival - San Luis Obispo, California
Santa Barbara’s sister festival in lovely downtown San Luis Obispo attracts over 200 local and visiting artists every year. Sponsored by the Children’s Creative Project and the American Institute of Architects Central Coast Chapter.
September 17 - 18HD Boutique Show - Miami, Florida
Tracy is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of her newest carpet line at the HD Boutique Show in Miami, Florida. When not working in chalk on pavement, Tracy has been delving into the world of pattern, chaos, art and beauty to create bold new designs for hospitality carpet floor covering - a perfectly permanent compliment to her temporary chalk masterpieces! For more information please contact Tracy at info@tracyleestum.com
September 23 - 25
‘Stringwreck’ outdoor performance - Union Square, San Francisco, California
Tracy is delighted to participate in a unique artistic collaboration with renowned Bay Area dance company, Janice Garrett and Dancers, and the Del Sol String Quartet, on an outdoor performance of choreographers Janice Garrett and Charles Moulton’s ‘Stringwreck‘, which will be presented throughout the day on September 25 at Union Square in downtown San Francisco.
Tracy will contribute original chalk street art as integrated staging for the dance performance, which incorporates a live musical component woven throughout. Sound and vision collide for an unforgettable expression of movement, art and music! Please join us for this deliciously entertaining event.
October 4 & 5
Art Along the Rogue - Grants Pass, Oregon
This years 6th annual street painting festival in the heart of downtown Grants Pass is always a great weekend event - filled with top caliber music performances and great street painting by local and international guest artists.
http://www.grantspassoregon.gov/Index.aspx?page=340
October 11 & 12
Festival Bella Via - Monterrey, Mexico
Mexico’s original street painting festival attracting up to 200 artists, children’s chalk and live entertainment. This competition festival brings the best of the best, with international guest artists attending. For more information see my ‘Festivals’ blog/news entry.
This year Tracy has been appointed artistic director for Festival Bella Via, working closely with festival organizers Rosie Loyola, Rosa Maria Leal and team, to encourage a national flavor for street painting in Monterrey. As a result, this years festival theme focuses on the artwork of Mexican calendar artist, Jesus Helguera, and will feature participating artists from Mexico, Cuba, Italy and the United States.