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REGISTRATION FEE:
To participate and secure a space,
$25 registration fee (includes t-shirt)
$19 registration fee (with no t-shirt).

First-time participants must be at least 12 years old. Those 11 and under are encouraged to get involved with Chalkfest through the children’s murals and designated drawing area. A $3 fee on-site gets them a small box of kids chalk to use, this does not require registration.

WITH REGISTRATION, ARTISTS RECEIVE:
One Chalkfest T-shirt (if you select a registration that includes one).
Assigned chalking space. Size determined with registration form.
One box of 48 colored pastels.
One sponge for blending.
One set of latex gloves (sizes small, medium or large available).
Additional supplies will be on sale at the event in limited quantities. 


Chalkfest's chalk is non-toxic and environmentally friendly: Koss non-toxic test info

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR SALE ON SITE:

Individual pastels.............. $0.25
Gloves.............................. $0.25
Sponges........................... $0.50
Set of 6 blacks.................. $2
Set of 3 black / 3 white..... $2

Set of 24 pastels................ $7
Set of 48 pastels................ $12
Chalkfest T-shirt................ $10
Water & beverages............. $1-2
(prices subject to change)

ARTIST AWARDS

Audience Choice Award

Jury Award for Group Work – ADULT
     Honorable Mention
     Honorable Mention

Jury Award for Individual Work – ADULT
     Honorable Mention
     Honorable Mention

Benny HaHa Jury Award for Group Work – YOUTH
     Honorable Mention
     Honorable Mention

Benny HaHa Jury Award for Individual Work – YOUTH
     Honorable Mention
     Honorable Mention

$100 CASH

$100 CASH
   $25 gift certificate
   $25 gift certificate

$100 CASH
   $25 gift certificate
   $25 gift certificate

$50 CASH
   $25 gift certificate
   $25 gift certificate

$50 CASH
   $25 gift certificate
   $25 gift certificate

EVENT CHECK-IN:
Check-in for artists will be from 7am-9am on Saturday at the Volume One tent. Organizers will be available to show you your assigned space and provide you with registration materials.
Reserved spaces will be released to other artists at 10am unless organizers are notified in advance to hold the space beyond that time. Drawings can be worked on until 6pm.
DAY EARLY CHECK IN: If you have a large and elaborate plan for your drawing that might need more than 8 hours of work to be done, it's possible (depending on the weather) that you could begin Friday afternoon, and then cover your work over night. Contact the event organizers for more details.

NIGHT-LIGHT RECEPTION
(Due to some electrical infrastructure and event staffing issues, this year's Night Light Reception will not take place. We hope to restore that part of the event in the future.)

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:
- Completing a drawing can be physically challenging depending on the complexity and size, be ready to work hard and consider using friends as help!
- Though there is ample tree coverage, wear a hat and sun block to prevent sunburn.
- Focus on comfort. Knee pads are strongly recommended. Old pillows or other comfort devices are also encouraged. Perhaps a folding yard chair.
- Pastels will be provided. However, if you are using a predominant color in your design you may want to purchase that color before the festival. Some swapping of colors with other artists may be possible.
IMPORTANT: Download the full artist instruction and tip sheet (click here).

RULES & GUIDELINES:
- Artwork must be appropriate for public viewing: please no nudes, advertising, or overt political statements.
- No oil pastels allowed.
- Children 12 years and under must be supervised by a parent/guardian.
- Artists must stay within space provided, but the whole space does not have to be used.
- Non-compliance with these rules may result in removal from the festival.
- Chalkfest organizers may use photos or reproductions of your artwork for future advertising and media purposes.

IN CASE OF RAIN:
Clear plastic sheets will be available at the Volume One tent for artists to cover their drawings in the event of light rain. It’s the artists’ responsibility to cover their own drawings with the provided sheets, and weigh it down so it doesn’t blow away. In case of severe weather, the festival will be cancelled – and unfortunately no refunds will be issued due to costs incurred by Chalkfest.

 

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Sign up here for periodic updates (whether or not you're signing up for the event).
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