Downtown Street Fair presents: Chalk Walk!

Pre-Registration is required. $15 individual or $30 for a group up to 4.

One box of chalk is provided.

Help beautify the sidewalks of downtown Kingsport during this year’s Fun Fest.

Sign up to create chalk art or join us Downtown to admire the artwork! It’s a family-friendly event for all ages.

Judging:                          Begins at 1:00 pm.

Materials:                      One Box of chalk will be provided – you may also bring your own materials.

Individual Rate:            Individual rate is $15.00 which includes one Box of chalk and one 10×10 square.

Group Rate:                   Group rate is $30.00 which includes one Box of chalk and one 10×10 square.

Pre-Registration:           Register at the Fun Fest Store.

Artists: 10×10′ Spaces can be created by Individual’s or Group artists.  | Free Children Area 2.5’x2.5′ will be provided for children 12& under.

Material Restrictions: Participants may bring their own chalk, brushes, or water. All chalk must be water-based.

ONLY artist made templates are permissible.

Space Assignment:  All spaces will be assigned prior to event. Late registration will be assigned first available. Some spaces may have cracks or texture variations.

Check-In and Registration: Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the corner of Broad/ Market Street in Downtown Kingsport. Any artist failing to check-in by 9am will forfeit their space. Spaces are non-refundable.

Prizes:   Trophies will be awarded for 1^st place in 3 Divisions, 18 and over, 17 and under and Groups. Award winners must be present to claim his/her prize.

Delay :  In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled. Decision to be made on day of event.

Additional Rules:

Drawings must remain within the designated square area. Drawings on buildings, trees, or any other surface are strictly prohibited.

• ONLY artist made templates are permissible.
• This is a family event. Artwork containing nudity, profanity, or content deemed inappropriate by the festival committee will be removed and the artist will be disqualified from the contest.
• The use of flammable or offensive odors may not be used.

Failure to comply by these rules or guidelines may be grounds for dismissal.

 Things You Can Bring:

• Blankets or chair, knee pads to stay comfy while you draw
• Sunscreen and hat
• Sketches or inspiration pieces to guide your chalk design
• Plastic to cover artwork during possible rain
• Water and snacks

Tips

• Use chalk sparingly. Build up your layers, starting with a very light layer on the bottom.
• Some artist prefers to lay all their undertones first. Some prefer to work top to bottom. We recommend outlining all of your major elements first.
• A big chalkboard eraser works great for laying down large areas of color. Moving the eraser in a circular motion works best
• Creating a chalk-paint by crushing chalk into water and using a paint brush is also helpful when filling large areas.
• If you’re a first-timer, consider using one object as the focal point of your artwork – a face, a frog, etc. Small details are difficult to manage on a rough surface — so think BIG & DRAMATIC.
• The more you work with chalk on concrete, the more comfortable you will become. So, practice on the driveway at home.

 Rules

1. 1. Participants are responsible for the security of their belongings. The committee and event organizers accept no responsibility for stolen or damaged property, accidents, or injury.
   2. One box of chalk will be provided with registration. Artist may bring their own chalk if preferred. Participants must remain “within the lines” of their assigned space and not damage surrounding paintings.
   3. Assignment of space will be at the discretion of the Chalk Walk Art Committee. Spaces are approximately 10’ x 10’ and are located on Downtown Kingsport sidewalks.

1. 4. No one will be able to participate without a signed and dated application and liability release. Parents of minors must sign for them. Applicants 12 & under must be accompanied by parent/guardian or supervising adult.

1. 5. The Committee reserves the right to revoke or refuse to grant space at any time, without recourse by the participant. The Committee shall not be liable to anyone for this action.

1. 6. Commercial advertising messages, business logos and alcohol/tobacco themes will not be allowed.
   7. Images with nudity, vulgar or explicit language or expression are NOT permitted.
   8. The Committee reserves the right to deem a painting inappropriate for a family-themed event.
   9. Judging will begin at 1pm and awards will be presented when judging is complete.  Must be present to win.