Arts & Entertainment

Marietta ChalkFest: Meet Artist Jennifer Chaparro

Chaparro will be showcasing her chalk art talents in Marietta during October's ChalkFest.

From the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

Jennifer Nichols Chaparro grew up in California, and now lives in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her “street paintings” are often of two subjects: reproductions of masterpieces or large-scale original 3D works. Chaparro has never chalked the same piece twice. Chaparro has traveled internationally for her chalk art, her chalk works have won many awards. She has a BA from UCLA and received her maestro Certification from FCAA in 2011, and also works as a graphic designer, mural artist, and will chalk on just about anything.

Jennifer won the People’s Choice Award at the 2013 ChalkFest. The 2014 Marietta ChalkFest will run from Oct. 11-12 in Marietta Square.

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