Artist Shawn McCann will bring along several other artists for Chalkfest in Jamestown this June. Photo: shawnmccann.com.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Downtown Arts Market will have a special kickoff the weekend of June 24th through the 26th.

Chalkfest will feature works by nationally renowned chalk artist Shawn McCann accompanied by eight other artists from around the country. Arts Center Executive Director Mindi Schmitz says the artists have traveled the world with their talents.

Artists will wow crowds with realistic and cartoonish 3-D chalk art all three days for a family-friendly experience ages young and old can enjoy.

The Downtown Arts Market brings Jamestown to life with inspiring Thursday evenings beginning June 24th through August 26th. Celebrate summer with live music, cultural experiences and creative opportunities.

For a full schedule and artist biographies, visit jamestownarts.com.