The streets of downtown Tehachapi were bright with color after the 2019 Chalk on the Walk on Aug. 10.

Artists of all ages began claiming their 4 by 4-foot section of sidewalk canvas along Tehachapi Boulevard and Green Street at 7:30 a.m. It didn't take long for beautiful art to appear. Judging began at 1 p.m.

While some of the artists were new to Chalk on the Walk, others, like Best in Show winner Krista Link, have participated before. Krista was the 2018 TVAA Pick.

TVAA says a big thank you to this year's sponsors: California Portland Cement-An Energy Star Company, Skylark North Glider Rides and School, Tehachapi Candle Co., The Spirited Bead and Klew's Gallery, Smirnoff Photography, In Memory of Valinda Jockinsen, The Loop Newspaper, Hitching Post Theater and John the Plumber.

2019 winners:

Best in Show: Krista Link

TVAA Pick: Cortez Family

1st and 2nd grade:

First place – Cameron Brawner

Second place – Micah Brawner

Third place – Alex Whilten

and Taylor Tull

3rd-5th grade:

First place – Olivia Glover

Second place – Isaac Wilder

Third place – Ryan Tull

6th-8th grade:

First place – Naomi D.

Second place – Katie Donnel

Third place – Samuel Torres

High School

First place – Jaqueline Torres

Photo provided

By William Mclean-Clark.

Second place – Ella Whitney

Third place – Camille Whitten

Adult

First place – Kara Mussatt

Second place – Bridget Lucas

Third place – Paisley Close

Family or Group

First place – Plett Family - Cal Portland

Second place – Lisha Stockon Family