WALK OF ARTS 2023 YOUTH SIDEWALK CHALK COMPETITION RULES
- 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 10 AM the day of the event. Artists may start drawing at 11 am. Artists may NOT begin work on their projects prior to 11 am.
- 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.