WALK OF ARTS 2023 YOUTH SIDEWALK CHALK COMPETITION RULES
- Drawings must fit the year's theme.
- All competitors are assigned a 2x3ft square. Drawings must be contained within this space.
- Participants will be provided with a very basic box of sidewalk chalk. To keep the competition fair, ONLY the provided chalk may be used. Participants using other chalk will be disqualified. Additional tools, such as rags, q-tips, brushes, etc. is permitted.
- All participants must check-in prior to starting. Check-in and space assignments begins at 1 PM on the day of the event. Artists may start drawing at 2 pm. Artists may NOT begin work on their projects prior to 2 pm.
- People will be walking by, so please keep your design and materials contained.
- Children in age groups 5-8 and 9-11 MUST have a parent with them at all times. Do NOT leave your child unattended. Children in age groups 12-14 must have a parent present at the event, however, they do not have to stay with the child for the duration of the drawing period.
- Please respect other artists, do not walk on their work, or have open beverage containers that could spill and destroy work.
- Drawings must remain within the designated square area. Drawings on buildings, trees, or any other surface are prohibited.
- This is a family event. Artwork containing nudity, profanity, or content deemed inappropriate will be removed and the artist disqualified.
- Failure to comply by these rules or guidelines may be grounds for dismissal.
- This is an individual youth competition. Parents, siblings, etc. are not permitted to assist.
- Only one artist may work per square. Teamwork is not allowed for this competition
- You must report to the information booth when you have completed your work to clear it for judging.
- Clean up your area when finished. This event does take place in a park, so please be sure to pick up any trash, rags, broken pieces of chalk, etc. when you are finished.
- Artwork MUST stay true to the theme of the competition - which will be announced via social media and through an email blast to all participants closer to the event date.
THINGS TO BRING
- Whatever you need to make your work: brushes, water, smudging tools, spray bottle with water, sponges, q-tips, rulers, paper towels, wet wipes, etc. Remember, you MUST use the chalk provided, but you can use additional tools.
- Bring blankets, chairs, knee pads etc. to stay comfy while you draw.
- Don't forget to bring sunscreen, umbrellas, or canopies to keep yourself protected from the sun during the drawing period.
- Bring sketches or inspiration pieces to guide your chalk design.
- Don't forget plastic or umbrellas to cover artwork during possible rain.
