Saturday, January 11, 2020
2020 Theme: Remembering the Past, Envisioning the FutureArtLit is a community celebration of art and literature with a playful explosion of live chalk art, canvas art, music, virtual reality demonstrations, interactive experiences, food trucks, and fun for all ages. Free live art creation and entertainment will be happening throughout the day. Stay connected with #ArtLit2020
Inside the Library10AM-5PM
- “Ancient Technology” Petting Zoo
- Virtual Reality and MERGE Cube Demonstrations
10:30-11AM: Story Time 11AM-4PM: Face Painting
12:30-1:30PM: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read 2020: Dramatic Readings 2:30-4:30PM: Interactive Art Zone
Outside the Library 10AM-5PM
- Live chalk art/mural creation, photo op – 3D art, live canvas art and “Make Your Mark” on the public chalk wall.
- Chalk to the Street
- Photo Op - 3D Art
- Live Canvas Art by
CHNK,
SURGE,
RIPE &
Ortie
- Make Your Mark on the Public Chalk Wall
Inside the
City of Pompano Beach Cultural Center 10AM-5PM:
- Virtual Reality Artist
- Screening of "Back to the Future" parts 1 & 2
11AM-3PM: Interactive Art Zone
10AM-5PM: T-Shirt Sales
Sample the food trucks, listen to music and watch top-notch artists: 10-10:30AM:
DJ Mike Locke 10:30-11AM:
Music is Your Ali 11:15AM-Noon:
School of Rock Noon-1PM:
Art Prevails Project 1:15-1:30PM:
South Florida Jubilee 2-3PM:
Xuberance featuring Christopher Brown
3-4PM: Bobby Weidmen and Friends
4-5PM:
Joey Gilmore -Florida's Blues legend
Carpooling and ride sharing are highly encouraged. If you use Uber or Lyft, Spanx the Hog BBQ restaurant, located at 147 S Cypress Road, Pompano Beach, has volunteered to be a drop-off/pick-up point.
ArtLit is the signature event for
National Endowment for the Arts Big Read 2020:
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines. The month-long program celebrates the power of the written word and features events for all ages. Learn more at
Read.Broward.org.
