The stereotypical artist works in seclusion — seated and sedentary but for a torrent of pain festering deep within his or her soul. The Color Me Rad 5K is all about throwing that image the middle finger. Normally we wouldn’t call running a 5K an artistic activity, but this one has a catch—runners will start the race wearing white and then, during the race, get pelted by color bombs, until they cross the finish line coated in brilliant shades of blue, green, pink, purple and yellow. The race will take place at the University of Toledo campus on Sunday, September 22, but registration ends on Friday, August 16. $45 to enter, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, and Scrap 4 Art. Consider it a fun—if messy—investment in local art. Register at www.colormerad.com—JS
Art on the run
The stereotypical artist works in seclusion — seated and sedentary but for a torrent of pain festering deep within his or her soul. The Color Me Rad 5K is all about throwing that image the middle finger. Normally we wouldn’t call running a 5K an artistic activity, but this one has a catch—runners will start the race wearing white and then, during the race, get pelted by color bombs, until they cross the finish line coated in brilliant shades of blue, green, pink, purple and yellow. The race will take place at the University of Toledo campus on Sunday, September 22, but registration ends on Friday, August 16. $45 to enter, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, and Scrap 4 Art. Consider it a fun—if messy—investment in local art. Register at www.colormerad.com—JS