You can run/walk/treadmill/bike across 5K and support the ARTS!! #VirtualArts5K
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow to the arts sector as a whole. Many of our arts professionals have been out of work for months, and without additional funding sources, we may see a mass exodus out of the creative industry.
For the safety of all our runners and interactive arts partners, this year's Frisco Arts Walk and Run is completely virtual, culminating with an online Finisher's Fest celebration on October 3rd, 2020 on Facebook and YouTube. The Finisher's Fest will include performances by our local musicians, dancers, vocalists, and even an online art sale by our community's visual artists.
Funds raised from the Virtual Frisco Arts Walk and Run will go towards:
An Emergency Relief Artists Fund
Arts Organization Grants
Youth Scholarships
Frisco Arts believes that the arts are essential to rebuild, inspire, and bring communities together. It is more important than ever to make sure that the arts stay alive, and we need your help!
Virtual Finishers Fest
On October 3rd, enjoy a Virtual Finishers Fest with performances from our talented arts community, including:
Nutcracker dancers from Collin County Ballet Theatre
Singer/songwriters from Melody of Hope
Instrumentalists and ensembles of all ages
bring a friend
Register with a friend or a team, and remember, there's no limit to how many team members and where they're participating from! We can still be social while being safely socially distant.
The largest registered team will receive a complimentary holiday piano concert by Board Chair Tammy Meinershagen and other special guests.
Arts-Themed
Finisher Medals
Each registered runner/walker will receive a one-of-a-kind arts-themed medal and art postcard by one of our local artists! Shipping option available, and out-of-state participants welcome!
Overall Winners
The Overall Male and Female winners and Masters (40+) winners will receive beautiful glass awards like these! You'll get free shipping. . . hey, you deserve it!!
In order to be considered for the top prizes, submit your time and run map via a screenshot to between Sep. 1st and Oct. 3rd. Winners can be viewed on the live leaderboards.
Online Art Sale
We'll be hosting an online art sale of work by our local artists, benefiting our FAF Emergency Relief Artists Fund, Arts Organization Grants, and Youth Scholarships. 50% of proceeds will go to to Frisco Arts, and 50% will go to the artist. More info coming soon!
Mobile Arts App
Looking for a 5K route with some public art? Simply download the free Otocast app (Apple and Android) for a map, pictures, and audio guides of the public art collections nearest you, anywhere in the US!
Frisco friends, enjoy the Otocast guide of the outdoor Texas Sculpture Garden at HALL Park, beginning at 6801 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco 75034.
