Halloween in Amherst offers a palette of colors and fun for artists of all ages with the traditional window painting sponsored by the Amherst LSSE Department.
The 36th annual window painting is scheduled Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The town perks up with color from the artists who decorate windows of downtown stores and restaurants. Individuals or teams can create a Halloween or fall theme on a good-sized glass canvas provided by the business community.
“Our Halloween Window Painting program unites children and parents in a wonderful way. Children can create their own unique Halloween-themed window art on a large glass canvas while parents play a supporting role planning and implementing the art work,” said Linda Chalfant, LSSE Director.
“Local businesses chip in providing the many-needed windows since 90 children arrive with paint brush in hand. Local merchants also contribute to ensure the success of the LSSE Halloween. The Amherst area Chamber of Commerce and Promoting Downtown Amherst are major supporters for all of Amherst’s Halloween events,” she said.
Individuals or teams (a maximum of three people per window) need to register by Oct. 15 before 4:30 p.m. Those registering after that date at placed on a waiting list. Windows are assigned by lottery and group size. The window painting rain date is Oct. 24.
The fee is $5 per participant.
For information call LSSE at 259-3065 or visit:lsse.org.
