ICT Chalk Talks

Thank you so much to everyone who's shared what they're thankful for this holiday season with us at the chalkboard! ❤️ If you can't make it in person, let us know in the comments.

Question #51: What are you grateful for this holiday season?

We're so honored to have had local artist and activist Lydia Humphreys install their art that's spreading a powerful and important message on the chalkboard. Stop by and see it for yourself next time you're downtown or visiting next door!

How delightfully spooky is this awesome new art by Skylar VanArsdale ( ) on the chalkboard? It's absolutely perfect for taking Halloween photos in front of so make sure to come downtown this month and check it out! 🎃🎃🎃

Did you know the chalkboard has a Little Free Library attached to it? Anyone can leave or take a book and share the joy of reading! ❤️ Next time you're at the thrift store maybe consider picking up a few books to pass on.

Today is the day! is happening from 12-5pm and the first 50 people to come answer our new question will get one of these awesome pins! And be sure to stop by next door to check out what they have going on, it's going to be a lot of fun!

Are you excited for Open Streets ICT this Sunday? We are! Stop by the chalkboard and say hello, enjoy the beautiful new artwork by Elisa Dodge, and grab some chalk to decorate Douglas with!

Top 10 ways to bring the Joy at

10. Tell someone they are AMAZING!!!
9. Let little kids pass you on their trike
8. Leave a generous tip for a hardworking waitstaff
7. Spark a conversation with a stranger
6. Play upbeat music and sign along
5. Leave joyful messages with sidewalk chalk
4. Decorate your bike
3. Start a dance party
2. Share your talents
1. Smile (smize if you're masked)

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” --Amelia Earhart

This gorgeous new art by the talented Elisa Dodge is gracing the chalkboard to finish up our 5th anniversary celebration! Be sure to come by this Sunday and see it yourself during Open Streets ICT from 12-5pm!

Thank you so much to local artist Samantha Celeste Silva ( ) for creating this lovely piece to help promote the upcoming Kansas Literacy Festival via Storytime Village ( ) that's coming up next Saturday, September 4th at Fairmount Park! It'll be a day full of fun activities so be sure to check their page for all the details.

Question #49 What do you want Wichita to be like in 5 years?

Answer below or come downtown and answer in person!

question no. 48: What do you want to be doing in 5 years?

.design.ict aka sisters Maggie & Ellie Newlin returned for a fourth time to create another fantastic piece on the chalkboard and we love it so much! 🚀🧑‍🚀 They always blow us away with the designs they come up with and this one is no exception.

Be sure to come see it in person and take your picture with it while it's here!