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Chris Ingram selected for the Arts Alive Festival

Wait, … did I forget to say I got to see the city honor legendary animator’s Bob Singer (Scooby Doo) and Art Leonardi (Pink Panter) there?!


(this article updated on 05/07/2012 with 2012 photos)
2012 Completed Sidewalk Drawing
Scroll down for press release and previous year’s drawings.


PRESS RELEASE

Chris Ingram selected for the Arts Alive Festival

Mission Viejo, CA: 04/09/2012 – For the second consecutive year, Chris Ingram was selected as a street painter for the Arts Alive Festival in Southern California.  The Arts Alive Festival celebrates the City of Mission Viejo’s investment in the arts, the environment, education and a healthy civic life.  Arts Alive commemorates all that is great about living and working in Mission Viejo, blending the Green Expo, family activities, entertainment, and Street Painting.  This free annual event will take place on Saturday and

 Sunday May 5 & 6thon the Village Green at the Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way.  As one of the Street Painters, Chris will be transforming the pavement of the beautiful Norman P. Murray Center into a gorgeous gallery of art!

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY NIGHT:   In keeping with the 1950’s theme, all guests can enjoy a live concert from the Amazing Platters and Dazzling Drifters.  The concert begins at 7:00 pm on the Buddy Holly Stage located on the Village Green.  There will be a No-Host California Beer andWineGarden from 4pm – 8pm.  Food will be available for purchase from the Gourmet Food Trucks.  See website for Food Vendors schedule.  For more information visit: http://cityofmissionviejo.org/artsalivefestival/

Below is 2011′s completed street painting:

Chris Ingram Sculpture @ CTN Animation Expo, 2011

Chris Ingram Sculpture @ CTN Animation Expo, 2011

WHEN: FRIDAY, Nov 18 ~ SUNDAY Nov 20, 2011
WHERE: Burbank Convention Center (across from the Bob Hope Airport)
CALL for MORE INFO: 800 604 2238 | 818 667 3224 (or check links below)

CHRIS INGRAM:  This is Chris’s second year exhibiting at the CTN Expo. This year’s booth will have lots of new surprises, including:

  • Kalonite foundry engineer appearances to lead in-depth discussions on the lost wax process and mold-making techniques
  • New art books & Sculpture Stands designed by Chris Ingram; available to the public for the first time
  • Sculpting tools and training DVD’s from “Anatomy Tools” (formally ‘freedom of teach”)
  • Schedules for upcoming Drawing & Sculpting Workshop
  • Sponsorship opportunities for the “Lost Leonardo” non-profit sculpture project

BOOTH LOCATION: We’re right inside the front entrance of the Burbank Marriott Convention Center, only 3 rows from the front door; at Booth T-46 (Click on Graphic Below for Larger Map View)

The CTN Animation Expo: The only event of its kind presents a unique opportunity that brings together the top professionals from both the traditional and digital worlds of animation. Hosted by the Creative Talent Network, this second year event already with 2800 in attendance it’s first year has captured both the industry and local community’s attention as a resource for education, employment, business opportunities and most of all FUN!

 The Creative Talent Network (CTN): Conceived and launched in 2004 by 30-year animation professional and award winning animator Tina Price. CTN stands as the seminal online community for the worlds leading creators of both traditional and digital animated films. Contributions from these animation artists can be seen in some of the highest grossing films in the history of animation. They come together to showcase their work, market their talents, pursue common goals and connect with other professionals, clients and students worldwide.

CTN is a self funded professional community with the support of its’ sponsors and professional members with all proceeds returning back to the community in the form of upgraded service, educational programs, promotional tools, inspiring workshops and networking opportunities that assist the talent to connect, get jobs and reach their goals both locally and internationally.