Some churches advertise a ceremony of the blessing of chalk on or near the festival of Epiphany. What exactly is the significance and purpose of this annual observance in the church calendar? The ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The colorful 38th I Madonnari Italian street painting festival is appearing in the form of numerous handcrafted chalk art works on the asphalt at the Santa Barbara Mission.

The Cleveland Museum of Art just announced that it'll host the 2021 Chalk Festival in-person from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, rain or shine. The festival features sidewalk paintings by ...