Walkin’ on Chalk 2025: A Community Celebration of Art

Yesterday, Sunday, March 30th, downtown Altus came alive with creativity as Main Street Altus, in partnership with the Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council, hosted the 21st Annual Walkin’ on Chalk Arts Festival. This beloved community tradition once again brought together talented artists, supportive sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic spectators for a day filled with color and inspiration.

The morning started off cool and breezy, but as the sun rose higher, so did the warmth and energy of the festival. Registration took place from 11 AM to 2 PM, with artists of all ages showcasing their skills along the sidewalks of Main Street. By 4 PM, as the event wrapped up, the highly anticipated awards were announced, celebrating the outstanding talent on display.

A special thank you goes out to the Altus Fire Department for helping us clean the sidewalks on Saturday, ensuring a fresh canvas for our participants. We also want to recognize the Kay Club girls, who have faithfully volunteered with us throughout their high school years—your dedication does not go unnoticed! To our sponsors, vendors, and the countless volunteers who made this event possible, we extend our deepest gratitude.

Best of Show Winners:

• Senior Division: Andres Cortez

• Junior Division: Daylen Latham

Category Winners:

• Pre-K – Kindergarten:

  • 1st: Millie Stafford

  • 2nd: Jameson Smith

  • 3rd: Daxton Beach

• 1st – 2nd Grade:

  • 1st: Mara Loftiss

  • 2nd: Salem James

  • 3rd: Blakely Clark

• 3rd – 4th Grade:

  • 1st: Gianna Sisk

  • 2nd: Pressley Wrizer

  • 3rd: Mason Lemus

• 5th – 6th Grade:

  • 1st: Tamara Peralta

  • 2nd: Blake Nunez

  • 3rd: Kamlerie Loftiss

• 7th – 8th Grade:

  • 1st: Daylen Latham

  • 2nd: Allison Sharpmack

  • 3rd: Jesse Garrison

• 9th – 10th Grade:

  • 1st: Brennan Sisk

  • 2nd: Adrianna Wedgeworth

  • 3rd: Madison Conklin

• 11th – 12th Grade:

  • 1st: Carlos Flores

  • 2nd: Aubrey Santana

  • 3rd: Jara Hernandez

• College/Adult:

  • 1st: Andres Cortez

  • 2nd: Madi Barger

  • 3rd: Alexis Edgar

• AHS Banners:

  • 1st: Carlos Flores, Junior

  • 2nd: Danielle Castro, Senior

  • 3rd: Joshua Velasquez, Senior

Sponsors & Vendors:

Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council, City of Altus, NBC Bank, ATC, Altus Parks & Rec, Southern Prairie Library, KEYB, KWHW, The Crop, The Booterie, Just Brew It, Petal Pushers, The Enchanted Door, Southwest Crop Insurance, Shape Up, McMahan & McMahan, The Dwelling Place, Lady Austins, Enchanted Door Kids, Cotton Patch, Tricia Latham CPA, Gunkel Law Group, Taqueria Hernandez, The Studio. 

As we reflect on another successful Walkin’ on Chalk, we are reminded of the power of art to bring people together, inspire creativity, and brighten our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we can’t wait to see you next year for an even bigger and better celebration!